Special Report: 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympic Games |
China's Winter Olympians have been welcomed home as national heroes. The country enjoyed its best Winter Games results, collecting 11 medals in Vancouver - including five gold.
With flowers and National flags in hands, many waited at Beijing airport hours before the arrival of the flight carrying returning Olympic delegation.
Every member was received by a crowd of family members and friends. At the headquarters of the Chinese Winter Sports Administration, hundreds of staff and fans welcomed the athletes and coaches back with color balloons and ribbons.
Wang Meng, Triple Gold Medallist, Vancouver Winter Olympics, said, "We have showed the Olympic spirt and Our Chinese sport's spirt at the Vancouver Olympics. Our Chinese athletes didn't fear to meet the strong opponents and also had good team work."
China's Winter Olympians have been welcomed home as national heroes. The country enjoyed its best Winter Games results, collecting 11 medals in Vancouver - including five gold. |