China Sends 452-strong Delegation to Sydney Olympic Games

China will send a 452-strong delegation to the Sydney Olympic Games which opens on September 15, according to Chinese delegation official who arrived in Sydney earlier.

The delegation includes 284 athletes and 168 coaches and officials. They will take part in the competitions of 24 sports and 166 events.

The first batch of the delegation will arrive at Sydney on a chartered plane on Tuesday. Chinese gymnasts, women's football team, sharpshooters and archers have already arrived at Australia.



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