In anticipation of China’s debut as an Olympic host, officials here have seized the opportunity to prove their country is a world power in sports. Rowing is at the heart of China’s plan to capture, for the first time, more gold medals than any other nation at the Olympic Games.
Grinko, 62, called it a priority for the Chinese to focus on sports like rowing that offer many gold medals, unlike basketball and soccer. The Summer Games in Beijing include 14 rowing events — 14 chances to for China to win gold and prove itself on home soil.
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