TOKYO, Aug. 4 (Xinhua) -- The journey to Tokyo was destined to be special for Alex Hua Tian.
Ma Long of China hits a return during the table tennis men's team semifinal between China and South Korea at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan, Aug. 4, 2021.
Andre de Grasse (L) of Canada competes during the men's 200m final at Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, in Tokyo, Japan, Aug. 4, 2021.
Shao Ting (R) of China goes for a layup during the women's basketball quarterfinal match between China and Serbia at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games in Saitama, Japan, Aug. 4, 2021.
