Chinese equestrian star Alex Hua Tian eyes glory at Tokyo Olympics chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2021-07-17 06:30 Share CLOSE
Despite facing sizable logistical difficulties during the pandemic-particularly in transporting their horses-China s elite equestrian riders remain confident of achieving major breakthroughs at the forthcoming Tokyo Olympics. As many people know, this is the first time that the Chinese equestrian eventing team has qualified for the Olympic Games. This is a huge achievement and a milestone for Chinese equestrian sports, Alex Hua Tian told China Daily in an exclusive interview before flying to Tokyo.
The Chinese Equestrian Association last month named an eight-strong team for Tokyo, led by eventing star Alex Hua Tian and show jumping veteran Li Zhenqiang. The remainder of the squad is comprised of young riders making their Olympic debuts.
Jumping into the unknown Share CLOSE As a veteran of two Olympic Games, Alex Hua Tian will lead China s eventing team in Tokyo. The British-based 31-year-old and his horse s transit to the Games has been complicated by quarantine regulations in Europe and Japan amid the pandemic. PROVIDED TO CHINA DAILY
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Editor s Note: In the second installment of China Daily s Tokyo Olympics preview series, we take an in-depth look at the Chinese equestrian squad, including an exclusive interview with star rider Alex Hua Tian.
Despite facing sizable logistical difficulties during the pandemic－particularly in transporting their horses－China s elite equestrian riders remain confident of making major breakthroughs at the forthcoming Tokyo Olympics.