On the windy morning of the 17th, China's rowing, table tennis, archery, and a much-anticipated
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The procession, like four torrential streams, poured into Narita Airport in Japan.
In the morning, the four teams joined hands and arrived at Narita Airport at around 2:00 p.m. on our airline's special flight. After five hours of customs clearance and rigorous virus testing, the teams walked out of the exit one by one at around 7:00pm, like the light of dawn. Dressed in brightly colored Chinese team uniforms and wearing N95 masks and protective face shields, they waved to the waiting fans and journalists with smiles on their faces.
Liu Guoliang, the president of the Chinese Table Tennis Association, revealed in an interview, "The journey has been quite smooth, only the clearance time has been slightly long. Regarding this Olympics, our goal has been clear for a long time, and after five years of preparation, the tournament is now in the sprint stage and everything is going according to plan."
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For his part, head coach Jia Xiuquan said, "The players have worked hard but their spirits remain good. Strict precautionary measures are good for everyone and will minimize the risks. In the group stage, we will do our best to show a high level of performance as well as to reach the expected target and try to win the match."
Upon arrival in Japan, the Chinese women's soccer team will travel directly to Miyagi, the venue for the group stage. The other teams will stay at the Olympic Village and prepare for the challenges ahead.
