What Does a Flagger Do?

Since China returned to the Summer Olympic Games in 1984, a total of seven male athletes have won this honor. Among them, the first six were held by basketball players. They were Wang Libin in 1984, Song Tao in 1988, Song Ligang in 1992, and Liu Yudong in 1996 and 2000. Yao Ming and Lin Hao ^{[1] of the} 2004 Athens Olympics and the 2008 Beijing Olympics, Yi Jianlian of the London Olympics in 2012, and the 2016 Rio Olympics were carried by fencing athletes Thunder.

Chinese Olympic flag bearer

The Olympic flag bearers are a highlight of the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games. China s Olympic flag bearers have a tradition of being played by men s basketball players. This tradition was initiated by Wang Libin of the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics. They continue to this day. The figure and handsome image, as well as the desire and cherishment of honor.

Chinese Olympic flag bearer Summer Olympics

1984 Los Angeles Olympics (23rd)

Standing at 2.01 meters, Wang Libin was once named the "Best Center in Asia", and was regarded as the "First Handsome" of the Chinese men's basketball team. He previously served as the flag bearer of the 1982 New Delia Games. He recalled that the opening ceremony of the Los Angeles Olympic Games, who was the flag bearer, was absolutely confidential, but he clearly knew that he was himself, and went to the barber shop to design a new hairstyle.

1988 Seoul Olympics (24th)

Song Tao from Shandong is 4 years younger and 7cm taller than Wang Libin. At the 1984 Seoul Olympics (now Seoul), he had already taken over the clothing because of human factors. In the 1987 US Professional Basketball Draft, he was selected by the Atlanta Hawks, but suffered a heavy blow two months after signing. In 1988, Song Tao who was being treated in the United States was difficult to participate in, but Qian Chenghai, who abandoned him four years ago, took him to South Korea. The delegation chose him as a standard bearer. Xu Yinsheng, deputy head of the group, told Song Tao that the standard bearer represents National image, can not wear glasses, so Song Tao deliberately went to the Olympic Village store with contact lenses. After entering the opening ceremony, Song Tao was very excited, taking pictures with people everywhere, and was immediately criticized by the head of the delegation, Li Furong, "You have to represent the country's image and stand for me."

1992 Barcelona Olympic Games (25th)

In a sports career, a player is lucky to be able to participate in one Olympic Games, and players competing for two consecutive Olympic Games are rare. Song Ligang, who is currently an investigator of the Haikou Cultural and Sports Bureau, participated in the 1988 Seoul Olympics and the 1992 Barcelona Olympics. He is also the flag bearer of the Chinese delegations of the 1990 Beijing Asian Games and the 1992 Barcelona Olympics. He practiced high jumps as a kid, so he bounced exceptionally well and could dunk in place. He has played against the United States team and blocked "Navy Colonel" Robinson several times. Song Ligang recalled, "The feeling of being a flag bearer is totally different from playing on the court, and the first time I raised the flag to enter the Olympic venue, it was an irresistible excitement. When I was smiling, the hand flag brought the Chinese delegation into the venue .Seeing the countless audience at the scene, I feel completely different from playing. After the opening ceremony, many famous athletes and officials at home and abroad scrambled to take photos with me, which made me deeply feel the glory and honor of being a standard bearer. Proud. I feel lucky to be able to participate in two Olympics, which will make me unforgettable. "

1996 Atlanta Olympic Games (26th), 2000 Sydney Olympic Games (27th)

Flag bearers of previous Chinese Olympic Games (7 photos)

Liu Yudong is 1.98 meters tall and is known as the "God of War". He is the legend and pride of Chinese basketball. In 1996, he served as the flag bearer of the Chinese delegation at the Atlanta Olympics. He recalled that "In fact, it was determined that the flag bearers were created on the basketball team, so everyone started Raise your hand to choose a person. Pick one by one as you choose a model. At first glance, he can't! He can't. Liu Yudong! The leader looks good, OK! Raise your hands to vote. Everyone raised it, passed! I got on "In the Sydney Olympic Games four years later, Liu Yudong also became the first" continued "Chinese Olympic flag bearer. The Atlanta Olympic Games four years ago was still a bit nervous and excited, and the steps were too big, this time it was easy and comfortable. Already. As a flag bearer twice at the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games, Liu Yudong regarded it as a rare achievement and the highest honor. He said, "Every time I think about it, I am secretly happy."

2004 Athens Olympic Games (28th) , 2008 Beijing Olympic Games (29th)

At the 2004 Athens Olympics, Liu Xiang, Battle and Yao Ming were all popular candidates. The old flag bearer Liu Yudong is very optimistic about Yao Ming. "Yao Ming has such a large influence in the world, of course it is him. He is too tall? Does nt it have a high lift? It is high that should be lifted." Finally, Liu Yudong expected that Yao Ming knew the news Later, I was very excited. "I didn't become a flag-bearer when I was a kid. I had to watch other people drag that rope. This time I came to Athens to realize my dream, so I really care about this honor." Yao Ming, the Athens Olympic Games four years ago. Just remember who will be the flag bearer at the Beijing Olympics.

Four years later, the flag was raised by the basketball superstar. Unlike the usual "multiple choices", only Yao Ming is the list of flag bearers reported by the General Administration of Sport of the PRC. On the bird's nest on August 8, Yao Ming held the national flag and walked in front of the team with the earthquake hero Lin Hao. This became a classic picture recorded in history.

London 2012 Olympic Games (30th)

In 2012 Yi Jianlian carried the banner of the Chinese sports delegation at the London Olympics. According to the three common standards of high level of sports technology, good public image and good international influence, Yi Jianlian, a leader of the contemporary men's basketball team and playing in the US professional basketball team, Stand out from the competition and get this glorious mission, thus continuing the glorious tradition of the Chinese men's basketball team.

2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games (31st)

At the Rio Olympics, the flag bearer of the Chinese Olympic delegation officially confirmed that Lei Sheng, the men's foil champion of the London Olympics, will serve as the bearer of the Chinese delegation for the Olympic Games. He also served as the bearer of the Chinese delegation for the 14-year Incheon Asian Games.

Chinese Olympic flag bearer Winter Olympics

1980 Lake Placid Winter Olympics (13th)

On February 13, 1980, the 13th Winter Olympic Games was held in Lake Placid, USA. China sent a sports delegation to the Games. This is the first time China has participated in the Olympic Games since it resumed its legal status in the International Olympic Committee, and it is also the first time in Chinese history that it has participated in the Winter Olympics. In this competition, the landmark figure of Chinese ice and snow sports, speed skating star Zhao Weichang gloriously became the flag bearer of the opening ceremony of the Chinese delegation.

1984 Sarajevo Winter Olympics (14th)

From February 8 to 19, 1984, the Winter Olympics were held in Sarajevo, the former Yugoslavia. The famous Chinese speed skating star, Zhao Shijian from Jilin, served as a standard bearer in the Winter Olympics. He once set two new national junior records in the 3,000-meter and 5,000-meter junior men's competitions. In this Winter Olympics, Zhao Shijian won 34th place in men's 5,000m speed skating and 30th place in 10,000m.

Calgary Winter Olympics 1988 ( 15th )

In 1988, at the 15th Winter Olympics in Calgary, Canada, the Chinese delegation dispatched 15 people to compete for cross-country skiing, speed skating, figure skating, and short-track speed skating (performance items). In the opening of this game, the flag bearer of the Chinese team is no longer a speed skater, but replaced by Zhang Shubin from figure skating.

Albertville Winter Olympics 1992 (16th)

In 1992, the 16th Winter Olympics was held in Albertville, France. Chinese athletes participated in 6 sub-athletes of alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, biathlon, speed skating, figure skating, and short track speed skating. The total number of participants 33 people. Also in this Winter Olympics, the Chinese team achieved a breakthrough of zero medals for the first time. In the Winter Olympics, speed skater Song Chen was selected as the flag bearer.

1994 Lillehammer Winter Olympics (17th)

In 1994, the 17th Winter Olympics was held in Lillehammer, Norway. The Chinese team sent 28 athletes to participate in 6 competitions, including alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, biathlon, speed skating, figure skating And short track speed skating. Speed skating star Liu Yingfei served as the standard bearer for the Chinese delegation at the Winter Olympics. ^[3]

The 1998 Nagano Winter Olympics (18th)

In 1998, in the Nagano Winter Olympics held in Japan, the number of athletes sent by China increased to 60 and the number of participating events reached seven. Includes alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, biathlon, speed skating, figure skating, short track skating and women's ice hockey. Figure skater Zhao Hongbo served as the standard bearer in the opening ceremony.

The Salt Lake City Winter Olympics 2002 (19th)

In 2002, the 19th Winter Olympics was held in Salt Lake City, USA. The Chinese delegation sent 72 athletes to participate in cross-country skiing, biathlon, freestyle skiing, speed skating, figure skating, short track speed skating and women's ice hockey. Scramble for items. In this competition, the Chinese delegation achieved the gold medal zero breakthrough for the first time in the Winter Olympics. Short track speed skating star Yang Yang won two gold medals in the women's 500m and 1000m competitions. However, at the opening ceremony was the men's single skater Zhang Min, who was also the third figure skater to serve as a flag bearer at the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics.

Turin Winter Olympics 2006 (20th)

In the 20th Winter Olympic Games in Turin in 2006, the number of athletes in the Chinese delegation increased to 76, and the number of athletes in the competition also increased to 9 sub-items. In addition to the women's hockey regret that they did not qualify, Chinese athletes competed in the alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, biathlon, freestyle skiing, ski jumping, snowboarding, speed skating, figure skating and short track speed skating. Fight for gold and silver. In the last Olympic Games, Yang Yang, who achieved a "zero breakthrough" for the Chinese delegation, refused to be the standard bearer of the opening ceremony of this Winter Olympics. She was also the first female Olympic flag bearer in China's history.

2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics (21st)

On February 13, 2010, the 21st Winter Olympics opened in Vancouver, Canada. The Chinese delegation sent a luxurious delegation of 91 people to win 5 gold, which was China's most glorious one at the Winter Olympics. show. The Chinese delegation's lineup was originally 92, but short-track speed skating star Liu Qiuhong retired due to injuries at the last minute. Han Xiaopeng, who won China's first gold medal in the history of the Olympics in the last Winter Olympics, became the standard bearer of the Chinese delegation for this Winter Olympics. He is also the first flag bearer in the history of the Chinese Winter Olympic delegation.

2014 Sochi Winter Olympics (22nd)

In 2014, the 22nd Winter Olympics kicked off in the Russian city of Sochi on the Black Sea coast. The 35-year-old figure skating veteran Qiu Jian, who served as the standard bearer of the Chinese delegation at this Winter Olympics, will be the last time Wu Jian appeared on the Winter Olympics if nothing unexpected happened. Here, let us pay tribute to the veteran and wish him all the best in this game! ^[4]