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Sports

Beijing Bids for Hosting 2008 Olympic Games  

Newly-Built Stadiums and Gymnasiums

Mass Sports and Number of Athletes in Grades

World Records Chalked Up by Chinese Athletes

World Championships Won by Chinese Athletes

Visits Between Chinese and Foreign Sports Delegations

Number of Athletes and Referees in Grades by Type of Sports

Summary

Sports undertakings saw vigorous development and the National Keep-Fit Program was further promoted. Chinese athletes made breakthroughs at the 27th Olympic Games by winning 28 gold medals, 16 silver medals and 15 bronze medals, winning China third place in the total number of medals. In 2000, Chinese athletes won 110 world championships in domestic and international competitions. Fourteen athletes and two teams broke 22 world records on 30 occasions, 19 athletes broke 22 Asian records on 37 occasions, and 49 athletes and 11 teams broke 60 national records on 73 occasions.