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30 Reasons to watch the Games
(China Daily)
Updated: 2008-07-08 15:08 27. Number of Chinese coaches in other countries and regions
A number of Chinese coaches will lead foreign teams on home soil, such as women's volleyball legend Lang Ping (right), who will lead the US women's team. Meanwhile, former coach of the Chinese badminton team Li Mao will lead the South Korean team. 28. Medals of jade Olympic medals are for the first time made of metal and jade. The medals were inlaid with Kunlun jade from China's Qinghai province in a symbol of "respect" and "virtue" in the Chinese tradition.
China's rich culture and history is clearly embodied in the winning designs, which reflect the values of ethics and honor, combined the with Olympic and Paralympic spirit. |
