China Dominates Diving at Paris Olympics

China has made a strong start at the Paris 2024 Olympics, winning the first gold medal in the mixed-team 10-meter air rifle event, courtesy of teenagers Sheng Lihao and Huang Yuting. Following that, divers Chang Yani and Chen Yiwen secured gold in the women's synchronized 3-meter springboard, extending their dominance by achieving a total score of 337.68. This victory marks a continuation of China's exceptional performance in diving, where they previously won seven out of eight golds at the Tokyo Games. Despite heavy rainfall disrupting some events, the opening ceremony received positive reviews, although the International Olympic Committee faced backlash for mistakenly introducing South Korean athletes as from North Korea. Team GB celebrated their first medal of the Games, securing bronze in the same diving event after a dramatic final round. China aims for a potential sweep of diving golds, building on a legacy that has seen them win consistently in this sport since their Olympic debut in 1984.