Chinese star swimmer Wang Shun, a big winner at the Hangzhou Asian Games with four gold medals, reflected on his career. Athletes like him usually skip festivals due to training sessions, but this year is different. A native of Zhejiang Province, where Hangzhou is the capital, he is delighted to be "back home" on this festive occasion. "I have finished all my competitions," he said. "I hope I can celebrate this Mid-Autumn Festival with other athletes from across the world."

Chinese cyclist Liu Jiali is among the fortunate ones. In the stands, her parents and boyfriend watched her competition, with her mom holding a sign that read "Go Team China." Liu's father shared, "We have been here from Sichuan since Wednesday, and we haven't missed a single one of our daughter's events."

After winning a bronze in women's omnium, Liu waved happily to her family. They planned to celebrate the festival together with a real "reunion." "We shall always be together," said her mother with a smile.