China at the 2008 Summer Olympics

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China at the
2008 Summer Olympics
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg
IOC code CHN
NOC Chinese Olympic Committee
Website www.olympic.cn  (in Chinese and English)
in Beijing
Competitors639 in 28 sports
Flag bearers Yao Ming [1] (opening)
Zhang Ning (closing)
Medals
Ranked 1st
Gold
48
Silver
22
Bronze
30
Total
100
Summer Olympics appearances (overview)
Other related appearances
Flag of the Republic of China.svg  Republic of China (1924–1948)

China was the host nation of the 2008 Summer Olympics. It was represented by the Chinese Olympic Committee (COC), and the team of selected athletes were officially known as Team China.

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As the host country, China had a total of 639 athletes qualified for places on the national team, being the largest in its Olympic history. Chinese athletes qualified to compete in all 28 Olympic sports for the first time. Among these athletes, 469 had competed at their first Olympics, 165 in Athens 2004, and 37 in Sydney 2000. Diver Guo Jingjing, shooter Tan Zongliang and basketballer Li Nan, made their fourth Olympic appearances, having first competed in Atlanta 1996. China also included 460 officials, making a total of 1,099 delegates. [2] [3] According to Olympic protocol, China entered as the last nation into the Beijing National Stadium during the opening ceremony, and was led by basketballer Yao Ming and Lin Hao, a 9-year-old primary school student who had rescued two schoolmates during the 2008 Sichuan earthquake.

China dominated the rankings for the first time with 51 gold medals (China was later stripped of 3 golds in weightlifting for doping violations). In 2009, Team China won the Laureus World Sports Awards for the Best Team of the Year. The team excluded athletes from the Special Administrative Region of Hong Kong, which competed separately as Hong Kong, China.

Medalists

China won a total of 100 medals, 48 gold, 22 silver, and 30 bronze, which became its largest ever medal tally in Olympic history. [4] On August 17, 2008, China achieved its greatest ever Olympic performance when the women's table tennis team defeated Singapore in the final to claim the nation's 33rd gold medal, surpassing the previous best tally of 32 at Athens 2004.

MedalNameSportEventDate
Gold medal icon.svg Gold Pang Wei Shooting Men's 10 m air pistol August 9
Gold medal icon.svg Gold Guo Wenjun Shooting Women's 10 m air pistol August 10
Gold medal icon.svg Gold Guo Jingjing
Wu Minxia
Diving Women's 3 m synchronized springboard August 10
Gold medal icon.svg Gold Xian Dongmei Judo Women's 52 kg August 10
Gold medal icon.svg Gold Long Qingquan Weightlifting Men's 56 kg August 10
Gold medal icon.svg Gold Huo Liang
Lin Yue
Diving Men's 10 m synchronized platform August 11
Gold medal icon.svg Gold Chen Yanqing Weightlifting Women's 58 kg August 11
Gold medal icon.svg Gold Zhang Xiangxiang Weightlifting Men's 62 kg August 11
Gold medal icon.svg Gold Huang Xu
Chen Yibing
Li Xiaopeng
Xiao Qin
Yang Wei
Zou Kai
Gymnastics Men's artistic team all-around August 12
Gold medal icon.svg Gold Chen Ruolin
Wang Xin
Diving Women's 10 m synchronized platform August 12
Gold medal icon.svg Gold Zhong Man Fencing Men's sabre August 12
Gold medal icon.svg Gold Liao Hui Weightlifting Men's 69 kg August 12
Gold medal icon.svg Gold Yang Yilin
Cheng Fei
Jiang Yuyuan
Deng Linlin
He Kexin
Li Shanshan
Gymnastics Women's artistic team all-around August 13
Gold medal icon.svg Gold Chen Ying Shooting Women's 25 metre pistol August 13
Gold medal icon.svg Gold Wang Feng
Qin Kai
Diving Men's 3 m synchronized springboard August 13
Gold medal icon.svg Gold Liu Zige Swimming Women's 200 m butterfly August 14
Gold medal icon.svg Gold Du Li Shooting Women's 50 m rifle 3 positions August 14
Gold medal icon.svg Gold Yang Wei Gymnastics Men's artistic individual all-around August 14
Gold medal icon.svg Gold Zhang Juanjuan Archery Women's individual August 14
Gold medal icon.svg Gold Yang Xiuli Judo Women's 78 kg August 14
Gold medal icon.svg Gold Tong Wen Judo Women's +78 kg August 15
Gold medal icon.svg Gold Lu Yong Weightlifting Men's 85 kg August 15
Gold medal icon.svg Gold Du Jing
Yu Yang
Badminton Women's doubles August 15
Gold medal icon.svg Gold Zhang Ning Badminton Women's singles August 16
Gold medal icon.svg Gold Qiu Jian Shooting Men's 50 m rifle 3 positions August 17
Gold medal icon.svg Gold Tang Bin
Xi Aihua
Jin Ziwei
Feng Guixin
Rowing Women's quadruple sculls August 17
Gold medal icon.svg Gold Wang Jiao Wrestling Women's freestyle 72 kg August 17
Gold medal icon.svg Gold Zou Kai Gymnastics Men's floor August 17
Gold medal icon.svg Gold Xiao Qin Gymnastics Men's pommel horse August 17
Gold medal icon.svg Gold Guo Yue
Wang Nan
Zhang Yining
Table tennis Women's team August 17
Gold medal icon.svg Gold Lin Dan Badminton Men's singles August 17
Gold medal icon.svg Gold Guo Jingjing Diving Women's 3 m springboard August 17
Gold medal icon.svg Gold Chen Yibing Gymnastics Men's rings August 18
Gold medal icon.svg Gold He Kexin Gymnastics Women's uneven bars August 18
Gold medal icon.svg Gold He Wenna Gymnastics Women's trampoline August 18
Gold medal icon.svg Gold Ma Lin
Wang Hao
Wang Liqin
Table tennis Men's team August 18
Gold medal icon.svg Gold Li Xiaopeng Gymnastics Men's parallel bars August 19
Gold medal icon.svg Gold Zou Kai Gymnastics Men's horizontal bar August 19
Gold medal icon.svg Gold Lu Chunlong Gymnastics Men's trampoline August 19
Gold medal icon.svg Gold He Chong Diving Men's 3 m springboard August 19
Gold medal icon.svg Gold Yin Jian Sailing Women's RS:X August 20
Gold medal icon.svg Gold Wu Jingyu Taekwondo Women's 49 kg August 20
Gold medal icon.svg Gold Chen Ruolin Diving Women's 10 m platform August 21
Gold medal icon.svg Gold Zhang Yining Table tennis Women's singles August 22
Gold medal icon.svg Gold Meng Guanliang
Yang Wenjun
Canoeing – Flatwater Men's C-2 500 m August 23
Gold medal icon.svg Gold Ma Lin Table tennis Men's singles August 23
Gold medal icon.svg Gold Zou Shiming Boxing Light flyweight August 24
Gold medal icon.svg Gold Zhang Xiaoping Boxing Light heavyweight August 24
Silver medal icon.svg Silver Zhang Lin Swimming Men's 400 m freestyle August 10
Silver medal icon.svg Silver Zhang Juanjuan
Chen Ling
Guo Dan
Archery Women's team August 10
Silver medal icon.svg Silver Zhu Qinan Shooting Men's 10 m air rifle August 11
Silver medal icon.svg Silver Tan Zongliang Shooting Men's 50 m pistol August 12
Silver medal icon.svg Silver Chang Yongxiang Wrestling Men's Greco-Roman 74 kg August 13
Silver medal icon.svg Silver Li Hongli Weightlifting Men's 77 kg August 13
Silver medal icon.svg Silver Jiao Liuyang Swimming Women's 200 m butterfly August 14
Silver medal icon.svg Silver Yang Yu
Zhu Qianwei
Tan Miao
Pang Jiaying
Tang Jingzhi
Swimming Women's 4 × 200 m freestyle relay August 14
Silver medal icon.svg Silver Bao Yingying
Huang Haiyang
Ni Hong
Tan Xue
Fencing Women's team sabre August 14
Silver medal icon.svg Silver Xie Xingfang Badminton Women's singles August 16
Silver medal icon.svg Silver Wu You
Gao Yulan
Rowing Women's coxless pair August 16
Silver medal icon.svg Silver Xu Li Wrestling Women's freestyle 55 kg August 16
Silver medal icon.svg Silver Cai Yun
Fu Haifeng
Badminton Men's doubles August 16
Silver medal icon.svg Silver Yang Wei Gymnastics Men's rings August 18
Silver medal icon.svg Silver Zhang Wenxiu Athletics Women's hammer throw August 20
Silver medal icon.svg Silver Tian Jia
Wang Jie
Beach volleyball Women's tournament August 21
Silver medal icon.svg Silver Wang Nan Table tennis Women's singles August 22
Silver medal icon.svg Silver China women's national field hockey team
Field hockey Women's tournament August 22
Silver medal icon.svg Silver Wang Hao Table tennis Men's singles August 23
Silver medal icon.svg Silver Zhou Lüxin Diving Men's 10 m platform August 23
Silver medal icon.svg Silver Cai Tongtong
Chou Tao
Lü Yuanyang
Sui Jianshuang
Sun Dan
Zhang Shuo
Gymnastics Women's rhythmic team all-around August 24
Silver medal icon.svg Silver Zhang Zhilei Boxing Super heavyweight August 24
Bronze medal icon.svg Bronze Xue Haifeng
Jiang Lin
Li Wenquan
Archery Men's team August 11
Bronze medal icon.svg Bronze Xu Yan Judo Women's 57 kg August 11
Bronze medal icon.svg Bronze Hu Binyuan Shooting Men's Double trap August 12
Bronze medal icon.svg Bronze Pang Jiaying Swimming Women's 200 m freestyle August 13
Bronze medal icon.svg Bronze Yang Yilin Gymnastics Women's artistic individual all-around August 15
Bronze medal icon.svg Bronze Gong Lijiao Athletics Women's shot put August 16
Bronze medal icon.svg Bronze Zhang Yawen
Wei Yili
Badminton Women's doubles August 15
Bronze medal icon.svg Bronze Chen Jin Badminton Men's singles August 16
Bronze medal icon.svg Bronze Zhao Jing
Sun Ye
Zhou Yafei
Pang Jiaying
Xu Tianlongzi
Swimming Women's 4 × 100 m medley relay August 17
Bronze medal icon.svg Bronze Zhou Chunxiu Athletics Women's marathon August 17
Bronze medal icon.svg Bronze Yan Zi
Zheng Jie
Tennis Women's doubles August 17
Bronze medal icon.svg Bronze He Hanbin
Yu Yang
Badminton Mixed doubles August 17
Bronze medal icon.svg Bronze Cheng Fei Gymnastics Women's vault August 17
Bronze medal icon.svg Bronze Wu Minxia Diving Women's 3 m springboard August 17
Bronze medal icon.svg Bronze Yang Yilin Gymnastics Women's uneven bars August 18
Bronze medal icon.svg Bronze Song Aimin Athletics Women's discus throw August 18
Bronze medal icon.svg Bronze Xu Lijia Sailing Women's Laser Radial class August 19
Bronze medal icon.svg Bronze Cheng Fei Gymnastics Women's balance beam August 19
Bronze medal icon.svg Bronze Guo Shuang Cycling Women's sprint August 19
Bronze medal icon.svg Bronze Dong Dong Gymnastics Men's trampoline August 19
Bronze medal icon.svg Bronze Qin Kai Diving Men's 3 m springboard August 19
Bronze medal icon.svg Bronze Xue Chen
Zhang Xi
Beach volleyball Women's tournament August 21
Bronze medal icon.svg Bronze Wang Xin Diving Women's 10 m platform August 21
Bronze medal icon.svg Bronze Zhu Guo Taekwondo Men's 80 kg August 22
Bronze medal icon.svg Bronze Guo Yue Table tennis Women's singles August 22
Bronze medal icon.svg Bronze Hanati Silamu Boxing Welterweight August 22
Bronze medal icon.svg Bronze China women's national volleyball team Volleyball Women's tournament August 23
Bronze medal icon.svg Bronze Gu Beibei
Huang Xuechen
Jiang Tingting
Jiang Wenwen
Liu Ou
Luo Xi
Sun Qiuting
Wang Na
Zhang Xiaohuan
Synchronized swimming Women's team August 23
Bronze medal icon.svg Bronze Wang Liqin Table tennis Men's singles August 23
Bronze medal icon.svg Bronze Sheng Jiang Wrestling Men's Greco-Roman 60 kg August 12
Medals by sport
SportGold medal icon.svgSilver medal icon.svgBronze medal icon.svgTotal
Gymnastics 112518
Weightlifting 5106
Diving 71311
Shooting 5218
Table tennis 4228
Badminton 3238
Judo 3014
Boxing 2114
Swimming 1337
Wrestling 1214
Archery 1113
Rowing 1102
Fencing 1102
Taekwondo 1012
Sailing 1012
Canoeing 1001
Volleyball 0123
Field hockey 0101
Athletics 0134
Cycling 0011
Tennis 0011
Total482230100
Medals by date
DayDateGold medal icon.svgSilver medal icon.svgBronze medal icon.svgTotal
Day 19th1001
Day 210th4206
Day 311th3126
Day 412th4127
Day 513th3216
Day 614th5308
Day 715th3025
Day 816th1427
Day 917th80614
Day 1018th4127
Day 1119th4059
Day 1220th2103
Day 1321st1124
Day 1422nd1236
Day 1523rd2237
Day 1624th2204
Total482230100

Archery

As the host nation, China automatically received a full complement of six quota spots (three for men, three for women) for the archery competitions. China's national selection competition resulted in Xue Haifeng, Jiang Lin and Li Wenquan taking the three men's spots, while Zhang Juanjuan, Chen Ling and Guo Dan earned the women's spots. [5] Xue and Zhang were both veteran athletes from 2004 Athens, with the latter taking China's fourth silver medal in archery. On August 14, Zhang Juanjuan became the first Chinese archer to win a gold medal in the women's individual event.

Men
AthleteEventRanking roundRound of 64Round of 32Round of 16QuarterfinalsSemifinalsFinal / BM
ScoreSeedOpposition
Score
Opposition
Score
Opposition
Score
Opposition
Score
Opposition
Score
Opposition
Score
Rank
Jiang Lin Individual 63255Flag of South Korea (1997-2011).svg  Lee C-H  (KOR) (10)
L 108–112
Did not advance
Li Wenquan 64646Flag of Poland.svg  Proć  (POL) (19)
L 111–116
Did not advance
Xue Haifeng 66318Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Lyon  (CAN) (47)
L 106–111
Did not advance
Jiang Lin
Li Wenquan
Xue Haifeng
Team 194112Flag of the United Kingdom (3-2).svg  Great Britain  (GBR) (5)
W 214–210
Flag of Russia.svg  Russia  (RUS) (4)
W 217–209
Flag of South Korea (1997-2011).svg  South Korea  (KOR) (1)
L 221–218
Flag of Ukraine.svg  Ukraine  (UKR) (2)
W 222–219
Bronze medal icon.svg
Women
AthleteEventRanking roundRound of 64Round of 32Round of 16QuarterfinalsSemifinalsFinal / BM
ScoreSeedOpposition
Score
Opposition
Score
Opposition
Score
Opposition
Score
Opposition
Score
Opposition
Score
Rank
Chen Ling Individual 64515Flag of Greece.svg  Psarra  (GRE) (50)
W 109–79
Flag of Belarus (1995-2012).svg  Muliuk  (BLR) (47)
W 106–105
Flag of South Korea (1997-2011).svg  Yun O-H  (KOR) (2)
L 103–113
Did not advance
Guo Dan 63625Flag of the United Kingdom (3-2).svg  Burgess  (GBR) (40)
L 104–106
Did not advance
Zhang Juanjuan 63527Flag of Ukraine.svg  Berezhna  (UKR) (38)
W 109–97
Flag of Chinese Taipei for Olympic games.svg  Yuan S-C  (TPE) (6)
W 110–105
Flag of Russia.svg  Erdyniyeva  (RUS) (11)
W 110–98
Flag of South Korea (1997-2011).svg  Joo H-J  (KOR) (3)
W 106–101
Flag of South Korea (1997-2011).svg  Yun O-H  (KOR) (2)
W 115–109
Flag of South Korea (1997-2011).svg  Park S-H  (KOR) (1)
W 110–109
Gold medal icon.svg
Chen Ling
Guo Dan
Zhang Juanjuan
Team 19163ByeFlag of India.svg  India  (IND) (6)
W 211–206
Flag of the United Kingdom (3-2).svg  Great Britain  (GBR) (2)
W 208–202
Flag of South Korea (1997-2011).svg  South Korea  (KOR) (1)
L 215– 224
Silver medal icon.svg

Athletics

Key
Men
Track & road events
AthleteEventHeatQuarterfinalSemifinalFinal
ResultRankResultRankResultRankResultRank
Hu Kai 100 m 10.394 q10.408Did not advance
Zhang Peimeng 200 m 21.067Did not advance
Liu Xiaosheng 400 m 53.118Did not advance
Li Xiangyu 800 m 1:48.445Did not advance
Ji Wei 110 m hurdles 13.573 Q13.806Did not advance
Liu Xiang DNFDid not advance
Shi Dongpeng 13.534 Q13.423 Q13.425Did not advance
Meng Yan 400 m hurdles 49.735Did not advance
Hu Kai
Liang Jiahong
Lu Bin
Wen Yongyi
Xing Yanan
Zhang Peimeng
4 × 100 m relay 39.134 qDSQ
Deng Haiyang Marathon 2:16:1725
Li Zhuhong 2:24:0851
Ren Longyun DNS
Chu Yafei 20 km walk 1:21:1710
Dong Jimin 1:24:3430
Wang Hao 1:19:474
Li Jianbo 50 km walk 3:52:2014
Si Tianfeng 3:52:5817
Zhao Chengliang 3:56:4721
Field events
AthleteEventQualificationFinal
DistancePositionDistancePosition
Li Runrun Long jump 7.7028Did not advance
Zhou Can NMDid not advance
Gu Junjie Triple jump 15.9434Did not advance
Li Yanxi 17.303 Q16.7710
Zhong Minwei 15.5936Did not advance
Huang Haiqiang High jump NMDid not advance
Liu Feiliang Pole vault 5.55=20Did not advance
Chen Qi Javelin throw 73.5023Did not advance
Combined events – Decathlon
AthleteEvent100 m LJ SP HJ 400 m 110H DT PV JT 1500 mFinalRank
Qi Haifeng Result11.157.2213.401.9349.3914.6046.464.3063.094:39.32783517
Points827866692740843899797702784685
Women
Track & road events
AthleteEventHeatQuarterfinalSemifinalFinal
ResultRankResultRankResultRankResultRank
Wang Jing 100 m 11.875Did not advance
Liu Qing 1500 m 4:09.279Did not advance
Xue Fei 5000 m 15:13.259 q16:09.8413
Zhang Yingying 15:23.8111Did not advance
He Pan DNS [6] Did not advance
Bai Xue 10000 m 32:20.2721
Dong Xiaoqin 33:03.1428
Zhang Yingying 31:31.1216
Li Zhenzhu 3000 m steeplechase 10:04.0513Did not advance
Zhao Yanni 10:36.7716Did not advance
Zhu Yanmei 9:29.637Did not advance
Chen Jue
Han Ling
Jiang Lan
Qin Wangping
Tao Yujia
Wang Jing
4 × 100 m relay 43.784Did not advance
Chen Jingwen
Han Ling
Wang Jinping
Tang Xiaoyin
4 × 400 m relay 3:30.778Did not advance
Zhang Shujing Marathon 2:35:3541
Zhou Chunxiu 2:27:07Bronze medal icon.svg
Zhu Xiaolin 2:27:164
Liu Hong 20 km walk 1:27:174
Shi Na 1:29:0813
Yang Mingxia DSQ
Field events
AthleteEventQualificationFinal
DistancePositionDistancePosition
Xie Limei Triple jump 14.2710 q14.0912
Zheng Xingjuan High jump 1.8922Did not advance
Gao Shuying Pole vault 4.50=2 q4.4512
Li Ling1 4.15=27Did not advance
Zhou Yang 4.1525Did not advance
Gong Lijiao Shot put 19.462 Q19.20Bronze medal icon.svg
Li Ling2 18.6010 Q17.9414
Li Meiju 19.183 Q19.008
Li Yanfeng Discus throw 61.2910 q60.687
Song Aimin 61.678 Q62.20Bronze medal icon.svg
Ma Xuejun 58.4523Did not advance
Chang Chunfeng Javelin throw 58.4218Did not advance
Song Dan 54.3242Did not advance
Zhang Li 61.778 Q56.1410
Wang Zheng Hammer throw 65.6432Did not advance
Zhang Wenxiu 73.362 Q74.32Silver medal icon.svg
Combined events – Heptathlon
AthleteEvent 100H HJ SP 200 m LJ JT 800 mFinalRank
Liu Haili Result13.561.7712.7124.476.0841.792:18.84604120*
Points1041941708936874702839

* The athlete who finished in second place, Lyudmila Blonska of the Ukraine, tested positive for a banned substance. [7] Both the A and the B tests were positive, therefore Blonska was stripped of her silver medal, and Liu Haili moved up a position.

Badminton

Men
AthleteEventRound of 64Round of 32Round of 16QuarterfinalSemifinalFinal / BM
Opposition
Score
Opposition
Score
Opposition
Score
Opposition
Score
Opposition
Score
Opposition
Score
Rank
Bao Chunlai Singles ByeFlag of Guatemala.svg  Cordón  (GUA)
W 21–17, 21–16
Flag of Poland.svg  Wacha  (POL)
W 21–11, 19–21, 21–13
Flag of South Korea (1997-2011).svg  Lee H-i  (KOR)
L 21–23, 11–21
Did not advance
Chen Jin ByeFlag of New Zealand.svg  Moody  (NZL)
W 21–9, 21–11
Flag of France.svg  Kehlhoffner  (FRA)
W 21–10, 21–6
Flag of Chinese Taipei for Olympic games.svg  Hsieh Y-h  (TPE)
W 21–8, 21–14
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  Lin D  (CHN)
L 12–21, 18–21
Flag of South Korea (1997-2011).svg  Lee H-i  (KOR)
W 21–16, 12–21, 21–14
Bronze medal icon.svg
Lin Dan ByeFlag of Hong Kong.svg  Ng W  (HKG)
W 21–16, 21–13
Flag of South Korea (1997-2011).svg  Park S-h  (KOR)
W 21–8, 21–11
Flag of Denmark.svg  Gade  (DEN)
W 21–13, 21–16
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  Chen J  (CHN)
W 21–12, 21–18
Flag of Malaysia.svg  Lee C W  (MAS)
W 21–12, 21–8
Gold medal icon.svg
Cai Yun
Fu Haifeng
Doubles Flag of Denmark.svg  Eriksen /
Hansen  (DEN)
W 21–12, 21–11
Flag of the United States.svg  Bach /
Malaythong  (USA)
W 21–9, 21–10
Flag of South Korea (1997-2011).svg  Hwang J-m /
Lee J-j  (KOR)
W 22–20, 21–8
Flag of Indonesia.svg  Kido /
Setiawan  (INA)
L 21–12, 11–21, 16–21
Silver medal icon.svg
Guo Zhendong
Xie Zhongbo
Flag of Indonesia.svg  Kido /
Setiawan  (INA)
L 20–22, 21–10, 17–21
Did not advance
Women
AthleteEventRound of 64Round of 32Round of 16QuarterfinalSemifinalFinal / BM
Opposition
Score
Opposition
Score
Opposition
Score
Opposition
Score
Opposition
Score
Opposition
Score
Rank
Lu Lan Singles ByeFlag of Mauritius.svg  Foo Kune  (MRI)
W 21–1, 21–3
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Rice  (CAN)
W 21–7, 21–12
Flag of Malaysia.svg  Wong M C  (MAS)
W 21–7, 29–27
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  Xie Xf  (CHN)
L 21–7, 10–21, 12–21
Flag of Indonesia.svg  Yulianti  (INA)
L 21–11, 13–21, 15–21
4
Xie Xingfang ByeFlag of Chinese Taipei for Olympic games.svg  Cheng S-c  (TPE)
W 21–1, 21–9
Flag of Belarus (1995-2012).svg  Konon  (BLR)
W 21–16, 21–15
Flag of Germany.svg  Xu Hw  (GER)
W 21–19, 22–20
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  Lu L  (CHN)
W 7–21, 21–10, 21–12
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  Zhang N  (CHN)
L 12–21, 21–10, 18–21
Silver medal icon.svg
Zhang Ning ByeFlag of Thailand.svg  Ponsana  (THA)
W 21–23, 21–17, 21–7
Flag of South Korea (1997-2011).svg  Jun J-y  (KOR)
W 21–11, 21–12
Flag of France.svg  Pi  (FRA)
W 21–8, 19–21, 21–19
Flag of Indonesia.svg  Yulianti  (INA)
W 21–15, 21–15
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  Xie Xf  (CHN)
W 21–12, 10–21, 21–18
Gold medal icon.svg
Du Jing
Yu Yang
Doubles Flag of South Korea (1997-2011).svg  Ha J-e /
Kim M-j  (KOR)
W 21–11, 16–21, 21–15
Flag of Japan.svg  Ogura /
Shiota  (JPN)
W 21–8, 21–5
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  Wei Yl /
Zhang Yw  (CHN)
W 21–19, 21–12
Flag of South Korea (1997-2011).svg  Lee H-j /
Lee K-w  (KOR)
W 21–15, 21–13
Gold medal icon.svg
Wei Yili
Zhang Yawen
Flag of Denmark.svg  Kristiansen /
Rytter Juhl  (DEN)
W 21–19, 21–13
Flag of Chinese Taipei for Olympic games.svg  Cheng W-h /
Chien Y-c  (TPE)
W 21–14, 21–18
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  Du J /
Yu Y  (CHN)
L 19–21, 12–21
Flag of Japan.svg  Maeda /
Suetsuna  (JPN)
W 21–17, 21–10
Bronze medal icon.svg
Yang Wei
Zhang Jiewen
Flag of Indonesia.svg  Marissa /
Natsir  (INA)
W 21–19, 21–15
Flag of Japan.svg  Maeda /
Suetsuna  (JPN)
L 21–8, 21–23, 14–21
Did not advance
Mixed
AthleteEventRound of 16QuarterfinalSemifinalFinal / BM
Opposition
Score
Opposition
Score
Opposition
Score
Opposition
Score
Rank
He Hanbin
Yu Yang
Doubles Flag of the United Kingdom (3-2).svg  Clark /
Kellogg  (GBR)
W 21–15, 21–8
Flag of Poland.svg  Mateusiak /
Kostiuczyk  (POL)
W 22–20, 23–21
Flag of Indonesia.svg  Widianto /
Natsir  (INA)
L 21–15, 11–21, 21–23
Flag of Indonesia.svg  Limpele /
Marissa  (INA)
W 19–21, 21–17, 23–21
Bronze medal icon.svg
Zheng Bo
Gao Ling
Flag of the United Kingdom (3-2).svg  Robertson /
Emms  (GBR)
L 16–21, 21–16, 19–21
Did not advance

Baseball

The China national baseball team secured automatic qualification as host nation of the Olympics and makes its first appearance at the Olympics. The team's coach is American Jim Lefebvre.

A team of 24 players competed.

Group stage

All times are China Standard Time (UTC+8)

TeamGWLRSRAWIN%GBTiebreaker
Flag of South Korea.svg  South Korea 77041221.000--
Flag of Cuba.svg  Cuba 7615223.8571-
Flag of the United States.svg  United States 7524022.7142-
Flag of Japan.svg  Japan 7433014.5713-
Flag of Chinese Taipei for Olympic games.svg  Chinese Taipei 7252933.28651-0
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada 7252920.28650-1
Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands 716950.14361-0
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China 7161460.14360-1

Basketball

Men's tournament

Roster

The following is the China roster in the men's basketball tournament of the 2008 Summer Olympics. [8]

China men's national basketball team – 2008 Summer Olympics roster
PlayersCoaches
Pos.No.NameAge – Date of birthHeightClubCtr.
PG 4 Chen Jianghua 19 – (1989-03-12)March 12, 19896 ft 2 in (1.88 m) Guangdong Southern Tigers Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg
G 5 Liu Wei  (C)28 – (1980-01-15)January 15, 19806 ft 3 in (1.91 m) Shanghai Sharks Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg
PG 6 Zhang Qingpeng 23 – (1985-01-23)January 23, 19856 ft 3 in (1.91 m) Liaoning Hunters Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg
G/F 7 Wang Shipeng 25 – (1983-04-06)April 6, 19836 ft 6 in (1.98 m) Guangdong Southern Tigers Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg
SF 8 Zhu Fangyu 25 – (1983-01-05)January 5, 19836 ft 7 in (2.01 m) Guangdong Southern Tigers Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg
G 9 Sun Yue 22 – (1985-11-06)November 6, 19856 ft 9 in (2.06 m) Los Angeles Lakers Flag of the United States.svg
SF 10 Li Nan 31 – (1976-09-25)September 25, 19766 ft 6 in (1.98 m) Bayi Rockets Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg
F/C 11 Yi Jianlian 20 – (1987-10-27)October 27, 19877 ft 0 in (2.13 m) New Jersey Nets Flag of the United States.svg
SF 12 Wang Lei 21 – (1986-08-12)August 12, 19866 ft 7 in (2.01 m) Bayi Rockets Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg
C 13 Yao Ming 27 – (1980-09-12)September 12, 19807 ft 6 in (2.29 m) Houston Rockets Flag of the United States.svg
C 14 Wang Zhizhi 29 – (1979-07-08)July 8, 19797 ft 1 in (2.16 m) Bayi Rockets Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg
F 15 Du Feng 27 – (1981-07-30)July 30, 19816 ft 9 in (2.06 m) Guangdong Southern Tigers Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg
Head coach
Assistant coach(es)
Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • Club – describes last
    club before the tournament
  • Age – describes age
    on August 9, 2008
Group play
PosTeamPldWLPFPAPDPtsQualification
1Flag of the United States.svg  United States 550515354+16110 Quarterfinals
2Flag of Spain.svg  Spain 541418369+499
3Flag of Greece.svg  Greece 532415375+408
4Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China (H)523366400347
5Flag of Germany.svg  Germany 514330390606
6Flag of Angola.svg  Angola 5053214771565
Source: FIBA archive
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head points; 3) head-to-head goal average; 4) head-to-head number of points scored.
(H) Hosts
10 August 2008
22:15
United States  Flag of the United States.svg10170Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China
Scoring by quarter:20–16, 29–21, 25–11, 27–22
Pts: Wade 19
Rebs: Bosh 8
Asts: Paul 6
Pts: Yao 13
Rebs: Yao 10
Asts: Chen, Liu, Zhu, Sun 2
Wukesong Indoor Stadium, Beijing
Attendance: 11,083
Referees: Carl Jungebrand (FIN)
12 August 2008
16:45
China  Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg7585 (OT)Flag of Spain.svg  Spain
Scoring by quarter: 18–20, 28–17, 15–10, 11–25,  Overtime: 3–13
Pts: Liu 19
Rebs: Yao, Yi 9
Asts: Yao, Sun 3
Pts: P. Gasol 29
Rebs: P. Gasol, Fernández 8
Asts: Fernández 6
Wukesong Indoor Stadium, Beijing
Attendance: 11,083
Referees: José Carrión (PUR)
14 August 2008
14:30
Angola  Flag of Angola.svg6885Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China
Scoring by quarter: 15–28, 27–16, 9–21, 17–20
Pts: Gomes 17
Rebs: Mingas 5
Asts: Gomes 3
Pts: Yao 30
Rebs: Yi 11
Asts: Zhu, Li 3
Wukesong Indoor Stadium, Beijing
Attendance: 11,083
Referees: Carl Jungebrand (FIN)
16 August 2008
20:00
China  Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg5955Flag of Germany.svg  Germany
Scoring by quarter:19–9, 8–22, 20–8, 12–16
Pts: Yao 25
Rebs: Yao, Yi 11
Asts: Liu 3
Pts: Nowitzki 24
Rebs: Nowitzki 17
Asts: Hamann, Garrett 2
Wukesong Indoor Stadium, Beijing
Attendance: 11,083
Referees: Eddie Rush (USA)
18 August 2008
14:30
Greece  Flag of Greece.svg9177Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China
Scoring by quarter:27–15, 19–9, 23–30, 22–23
Pts: Bourousis, Spanoulis 19
Rebs: Bourousis 19
Asts: Papaloukas, Spanoulis 5
Pts: Yao 16
Rebs: Wang 8
Asts: Sun 6
Wukesong Indoor Stadium, Beijing
Attendance: 11,083
Referees: Cristiano Maranho (BRA)
Quarterfinals
20 August 2008
16:45
Lithuania  Flag of Lithuania.svg9468Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China
Scoring by quarter:19–17, 22–13, 29–23, 24–15
Scoring by half:41–30, 53–38
Pts: Jasikevičius 23
Rebs: Kleiza 7
Asts: Jasikevičius 6
Pts: Yao 19
Rebs: Yi 9
Asts: Yao 3
Wukesong Indoor Stadium, Beijing
Attendance: 11,083
Referees: Nikolaos Pitsilkas (GRE)

Women's tournament

Roster

The following is the China roster in the women's basketball tournament of the 2008 Summer Olympics. [9]

China women's national basketball team – 2008 Summer Olympics roster
PlayersCoaches
Pos.No.NameAge – Date of birthHeightClubCtr.
G 4 Song Xiaoyun 25 – (1982-12-11)December 11, 19825 ft 9 in (1.75 m) WCBA Guangdong Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg
F 5 Bian Lan 21 – (1986-08-16)August 16, 19866 ft 1 in (1.85 m) WCBA Jiangsu Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg
G 6 Zhang Hanlan 29 – (1979-07-19)July 19, 19795 ft 9 in (1.75 m) WCBA Shenbu Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg
F 7 Zhang Wei 22 – (1986-02-12)February 12, 19866 ft 0 in (1.83 m) WCBA Liaoning Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg
F 8 Miao Lijie  (C)27 – (1981-06-03)June 3, 19815 ft 10 in (1.78 m) WCBA Heilongjiang Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg
F 9 Zhang Yu 22 – (1986-02-12)February 12, 19866 ft 0 in (1.83 m) WCBA Liaoning Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg
F 10 Sui Feifei 29 – (1979-01-29)January 29, 19796 ft 0 in (1.83 m) WCBA Bayi Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg
G 11 Shao Tingting 23 – (1985-02-09)February 9, 19855 ft 9 in (1.75 m) WCBA Bayi Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg
C 12 Chen Xiaoli 26 – (1982-02-20)February 20, 19826 ft 4 in (1.93 m) WCBA Liaoning Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg
F 13 Liu Dan 21 – (1987-04-24)April 24, 19876 ft 4 in (1.93 m) WCBA Shenbu Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg
C 14 Zhang Xiaoni 24 – (1983-10-29)October 29, 19836 ft 4 in (1.93 m) WCBA Bayi Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg
C 15 Chen Nan 25 – (1983-01-08)January 8, 19836 ft 5 in (1.96 m) WCBA Bayi Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg
Head coach
Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • Club – describes last
    club before the tournament
  • Age – describes age
    on August 9, 2008
Group play
PosTeamPldWLPFPAPDPtsQualification
1Flag of the United States.svg  United States 550491276+21510 Quarterfinals
2Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China (H)541358346+129
3Flag of Spain.svg  Spain 532357324+338
4Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  Czech Republic 523346356107
5Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 5143204231036
6Flag of Mali.svg  Mali 5052554021475
Source: FIBA archive
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head points; 3) head-to-head points difference; 4) head-to-head number of points scored.
(H) Hosts
9 August 2008
14:30
China  Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg6764Flag of Spain.svg  Spain
Scoring by quarter:18–15, 19–9, 15–20, 15–20
Pts: Bian 15
Rebs: Bian 12
Asts: Miao 3
Pts: Torrens 18
Rebs: Montañana 7
Asts: Palau 4
Wukesong Indoor Stadium, Beijing
Attendance: 11,083
Referees: Jose Carrion (PUR)
11 August 2008
20:00
China  Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg63108Flag of the United States.svg  United States
Scoring by quarter: 11–33, 16–28, 19–20, 17–27
Pts: Miao 16
Rebs: Bian, Liu, Sui 4
Asts: Miao, Shao 3
Pts: Thompson 27
Rebs: Leslie 10
Asts: Lawson, Pondexter 5
Wukesong Indoor Stadium, Beijing
Attendance: 11,083
Referees: Romualdas Brazauskas (LTU)
13 August 2008
16:45
China  Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg8063Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand
Scoring by quarter:26–18, 24–13, 15–17, 15–15
Pts: Chen 26
Rebs: Chen 17
Asts: Miao 6
Pts: Harmon, Marino 14
Rebs: Harmon 8
Asts: Bates 4
Wukesong Indoor Stadium, Beijing
Attendance: 11,083
Referees: Yuji Hirahara (JPN)
15 August 2008
16:45
China  Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg6948Flag of Mali.svg  Mali
Scoring by quarter:17–7, 20–13, 15–15, 17–13
Pts: Miao 25
Rebs: Chen 9
Asts: Sui 5
Pts: Diawara, Sininta 11
Rebs: Sissoko 19
Asts: Diawara, Sininta 1
Wukesong Indoor Stadium, Beijing
Attendance: 11,083
Referees: Reynaldo Mercedes (DOM)
17 August 2008
20:00
China  Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg7963Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  Czech Republic
Scoring by quarter:24–11, 17–14, 24–20, 14–18
Pts: Miao 21
Rebs: Bian 9
Asts: Chen 3
Pts: Hartigova 15
Rebs: Veselá, Vecerova 8
Asts: Veselá, Machová 3
Wukesong Indoor Stadium, Beijing
Attendance: 11,083
Referees: Stephen Seibel (CAN)
Quarterfinals
19 August 2008
14:30
China  Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg7762Flag of Belarus.svg  Belarus
Scoring by quarter:19–13, 19–12, 18–18, 21–19
Pts: Miao 28
Rebs: Song, Chen, Sui 4
Asts: Miao 3
Pts: Troina 15
Rebs: Leuchanka 13
Asts: Padabed, Marchanka 5
Wukesong Indoor Stadium, Beijing
Attendance: 11,083
Referees: Fabio Facchini (ITA)
Semifinals
21 August 2008
22:15
China  Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg5690Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia
Scoring by quarter: 11–13, 7–21, 21–23, 17–33
Pts: Bian 20
Rebs: Liu, Sui 7
Asts: Bian 2
Pts: Snell 16
Rebs: Batkovic 13
Asts: Harrower, Snell 4
Wukesong Indoor Stadium, Beijing
Attendance: 11,083
Referees: Chantal Julien (FRA)
Bronze medal match
23 August 2008
19:30
Bronze medal icon.svg Russia  Flag of Russia.svg9481Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China
Scoring by quarter:24–23, 28–16, 20–18, 22–24
Pts: Hammon 22
Rebs: Stepanova 9
Asts: Karpunina 5
Pts: Chen 26
Rebs: Bian, Sui 6
Asts: Song 7
Wukesong Indoor Stadium, Beijing
Attendance: 11,083
Referees: Scott Butler (AUS)

Boxing

China qualified ten boxers for the Olympic boxing tournament, far surpassing its guaranteed quota of at least six spots. The flyweight class was the only in which China did not qualify a boxer. Seven of the ten Chinese qualifiers did so at the world championships. [10] Hu, Maimaitituersun and Zhang Xiaoping qualified at the first Asian continental qualifying tournament. [11]

AthleteEventRound of 32Round of 16QuarterfinalsSemifinalsFinal
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Rank
Zou Shiming Light flyweight Flag of Venezuela.svg  Bermúdez  (VEN)
W 15–2
Flag of France.svg  Oubaali  (FRA)
W 3+–3
Flag of Kazakhstan (3-2).svg  Zhakypov  (KAZ)
W 9–4
Flag of Ireland (3-2).svg  Barnes  (IRL)
W 15–0
Flag of Mongolia.svg  Serdamba  (MGL)
WRET
Gold medal icon.svg
Gu Yu Bantamweight Flag of the United Kingdom (3-2).svg  Murray  (GBR)
W 17–7
Flag of Moldova (3-2).svg  Gojan  (MDA)
L 6–13
Did not advance
Li Yang Featherweight Flag of Brazil.svg  Conceiçao  (BRA)
W 12–4
Flag of Ecuador (1900-2009).svg  Porozo  (ECU)
W 6–5
Flag of Ukraine.svg  Lomachenko  (UKR)
L 3–13
Did not advance
Hu Qing Lightweight Flag of Ukraine.svg  Klyuchko  (UKR)
W 10–8
Flag of Kazakhstan (3-2).svg  Akshalov  (KAZ)
W 11–7
Flag of France.svg  Sow  (FRA)
L 6–9
Did not advance
Maimaitituersun Qiong Light welterweight Flag of Russia.svg  Kovalev  (RUS)
L 8–15
Did not advance
Hanati Silamu Welterweight Flag of Zambia.svg  Makina  (ZAM)
W 21–2
Flag of Cameroon.svg  Mulema  (CMR)
W 9–4
Flag of the Bahamas.svg  Johnson  (BAH)
W 14–4
Flag of Cuba (3-2).svg  Banteaux  (CUB)
L 4–7
Did not advanceBronze medal icon.svg
Wang Jianzheng Middleweight Flag of Ukraine.svg  Derevyanchenko  (UKR)
L 6–16
Did not advance
Zhang Xiaoping Light heavyweight Flag of Tunisia.svg  Sahraoui  (TUN)
W 3–1
Flag of Russia.svg  Beterbiyev  (RUS)
W 8–2
Flag of Algeria.svg  Benchabla  (ALG)
W 12–7
Flag of Kazakhstan (3-2).svg  Shynaliyev  (KAZ)
W 3+–3
Flag of Ireland (3-2).svg  Egan  (IRL)
W 11–7
Gold medal icon.svg
Yushan Nijiati Heavyweight Flag of Ukraine.svg  Usyk  (UKR)
L 4–23
Did not advance
Zhang Zhilei Super heavyweight Flag of Morocco.svg  Amanissi  (MAR)
W 15–0
Flag of Kazakhstan (3-2).svg  Myrsatayev  (KAZ)
W 12–2
Flag of Ukraine.svg  Glazkov  (UKR)
WWO
Flag of Italy.svg  Cammarelle  (ITA)
L 4–14
Silver medal icon.svg

Canoeing

Slalom

AthleteEventPreliminarySemifinalFinal
Run 1RankRun 2RankTotalRankTimeRankTimeRankTotalRank
Ding Fuxue Men's K-1 87.4715140.9221228.3921Did not advance
Feng Liming Men's C-1 91.44990.5512181.9911 Q94.6411Did not advance
Hu Minghai
Shu Junrong
Men's C-2 97.30593.343190.643 Q164.0810Did not advance
Li Jingjing Women's K-1 94.30393.264187.562 Q161.7913Did not advance

Sprint

Men
AthleteEventHeatsSemifinalsFinal
TimeRankTimeRankTimeRank
Li Qiang C-1 500 m 1:49.1642 QS1:52.8873 Q1:49.2876
Pan Yao K-1 500 m 1:44.7576 QS1:55.2428Did not advance
K-1 1000 m 3:40.7745 QS3:41.5396Did not advance
Chen Zhongyun
Zhang Zhiwu
C-2 1000 m 3:41.6584 QS3:42.6193 Q3:40.5935
Huang Zhipeng
Shen Jie
K-2 500 m 1:34.4328Did not advance
K-2 1000 m 3:26.4435 QS3:24.0313 Q3:22.0588
Meng Guanliang
Yang Wenjun
C-2 500 m 1:41.2181 QFBye1:41.025Gold medal icon.svg
Li Zhen
Lin Miao
Liu Haitao
Zhou Peng
K-4 1000 m 2:59.2714 QS3:01.7872 Q3:00.0787
Women
AthleteEventHeatsSemifinalsFinal
TimeRankTimeRankTimeRank
Zhong Hongyan K-1 500 m 1:49.4402 QS1:53.1631 Q1:52.2205
Wang Feng
Xu Linbei
K-2 500 m 1:47.6458Did not advance
Liang Peixing
Xu Yaping
Yu Lamei
Zhong Hongyan
K-4 500 m 1:36.9712 QFBye1:37.4189

Qualification Legend: QS = Qualify to semi-final; QF = Qualify directly to final

Cycling

Road

AthleteEventTimeRank
Zhang Liang Men's road race Did not finish
Gao Min Women's road race 3:32:5216
Women's time trial 37:15.2317
Meng Lang Women's road race 3:37:4248
Women's time trial 40:51.6125

Track

Sprint
AthleteEventQualificationRound 1Round 2QuarterfinalsSemifinalsFinal
Time
Speed (km/h)
RankOpposition
Time
Speed (km/h)
Opposition
Time
Speed (km/h)
Opposition
Time
Speed (km/h)
Opposition
Time
Speed (km/h)
Opposition
Time
Speed (km/h)
Rank
Zhang Lei Men's sprint 10.497
68.591
16Flag of Germany.svg  Nimke  (GER)
L
Flag of Japan.svg  Watanabe  (JPN)
Flag of the United States.svg  Blatchford  (USA)
L
Did not advance
Feng Yong
Li Wenhao
Zhang Lei
Men's team sprint 45.556
59.267
9Did not advance
Guo Shuang Women's sprint 11.106
64.829
2Flag of Russia.svg  Grankovskaya  (RUS)
W 11.410
63.102
Flag of Belarus (1995-2012).svg  Tsylinskaya  (BLR)
W 11.501, W 11.627
Flag of Australia.svg  Meares  (AUS)
W 11.629, L, LREL
Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Kanis  (NED)
W 11.420, W 11.617
Bronze medal icon.svg
Keirin
AthleteEvent1st roundRepechage2nd roundFinals
RankRankRankRank
Feng Yong Men's keirin 6 R3Did not advance
Omnium
AthleteEventPointsLapsRank
Li Yan Women's points race 6010

Mountain biking

AthleteEventTimeRank
Ji Jianhua Men's cross-country 1:57:3122
Liu Ying Women's cross-country 1:52:0112
Ren Chengyuan 1:47:405

BMX

AthleteEventSeedingSemifinalsFinal
ResultRankPointsRankResultRank
Ma Liyun Women's BMX 42.01516187Did not advance

Diving

Men
AthleteEventsPreliminariesSemifinalsFinal
PointsRankPointsRankPointsRank
He Chong 3 m springboard 515.501 Q547.251 Q572.90Gold medal icon.svg
Qin Kai 502.952 Q508.502 Q530.10Bronze medal icon.svg
Huo Liang 10 m platform 472.958 Q549.951 Q508.404
Zhou Lüxin 539.801 Q526.203 Q533.15Silver medal icon.svg
Qin Kai
Wang Feng
3 m synchronized springboard 469.08Gold medal icon.svg
Huo Liang
Lin Yue
10 m synchronized platform 468.18Gold medal icon.svg
Women
AthleteEventsPreliminariesSemifinalsFinal
PointsRankPointsRankPointsRank
Guo Jingjing 3 m springboard 373.901 Q398.551 Q415.35Gold medal icon.svg
Wu Minxia 349.454 Q345.303 Q389.85Bronze medal icon.svg
Chen Ruolin 10 m platform 428.801 Q444.601 Q447.70Gold medal icon.svg
Wang Xin 420.303 Q388.553 Q429.90Bronze medal icon.svg
Guo Jingjing
Wu Minxia
3 m synchronized springboard 343.50Gold medal icon.svg
Chen Ruolin
Wang Xin
10 m synchronized platform 363.54Gold medal icon.svg

Equestrian

Dressage

AthleteHorseEventGrand PrixGrand Prix SpecialGrand Prix FreestyleOverall
ScoreRankScoreRankScoreRankScoreRank
Liu Lina Piroschka Individual 60.62543Did not advance

Eventing

AthleteHorseEventDressageCross-countryJumpingTotal
QualifierFinal
PenaltiesRankPenaltiesTotalRankPenaltiesTotalRankPenaltiesTotalRankPenaltiesRank
Alex Hua Tian Chico Individual 49.6031EliminatedDid not advance

Show jumping

AthleteHorseEventQualificationFinalTotal
Round 1Round 2Round 3Round ARound B
PenaltiesRankPenaltiesTotalRankPenaltiesTotalRankPenaltiesRankPenaltiesTotalRankPenaltiesRank
Huang Zuping Pablo II Individual 1056364666Did not advance
Li Zhenqiang Jumpy Des Fontaines952394867Did not advance
Zhang Bin Coertis3074316169Did not advance
Zhao Zhiwen Tadonia1769324968Did not advance
Huang Zuping
Li Zhenqiang
Zhang Bin
Zhao Zhiwen
See above Team 9916Did not advance9915

Fencing

Men
AthleteEventRound of 64Round of 32Round of 16QuarterfinalSemifinalFinal / BM
Opposition
Score
Opposition
Score
Opposition
Score
Opposition
Score
Opposition
Score
Opposition
Score
Rank
Li Guojie Individual épée Flag of Poland.svg  Wiercioch  (POL)
W 15–11
Flag of South Korea.svg  Jin S-J  (KOR)
L 6–15
Did not advance
Wang Lei ByeFlag of the Netherlands.svg  Verwijlen  (NED)
L 10–15
Did not advance
Yin Lianchi ByeFlag of Hungary.svg  Kulcsar  (HUN)
W 15–9
Flag of Poland.svg  Zawrotniak  (POL)
L 13–15
Did not advance
Dong Guotao
Li Guojie
Wang Lei
Yin Lianchi
Team épée Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa  (RSA)
W 45–28
Flag of Hungary.svg  Hungary  (HUN)
W 45–43
Flag of Poland.svg  Poland  (POL)
L 44–45
Flag of Italy.svg  Italy  (ITA)
L 35–45
4
Lei Sheng Individual foil ByeFlag of Poland.svg  Mocek  (POL)
W 15–8
Flag of Germany.svg  Kleibrink  (GER)
L 7–15
Did not advance
Zhu Jun Flag of Argentina (1861-2010).svg  González  (ARG)
W 15–2
Flag of the United States.svg  Meinhardt  (USA)
W 15–9
Flag of Italy.svg  Cassarà  (ITA)
W 15–14
Flag of Germany.svg  Kleibrink  (GER)
L 4–15
Flag of Italy.svg  Sanzo  (ITA)
L 14–15
4
Wang Jingzhi Individual sabre ByeFlag of France.svg  Pillet  (FRA)
L 14–15
Did not advance
Zhong Man ByeFlag of Thailand.svg  Kothny  (THA)
W 15–7
Flag of Spain.svg  Martí  (ESP)
W 15–14
Flag of Italy.svg  Tarantino  (ITA)
W 15–13
Flag of France.svg  Pillet  (FRA)
W 15–12
Flag of France.svg  Lopez  (FRA)
W 15–9
Gold medal icon.svg
Zhou Hanming ByeFlag of Hungary.svg  Nemcsik  (HUN)
W 15–13
Flag of Romania.svg  Covaliu  (ROU)
L 12–15
Did not advance
Huang Yaojiang
Wang Jingzhi
Zhong Man
Zhou Hanming
Team sabre Flag of Russia.svg  Russia  (RUS)
L 36–45
Classification semi-final
Flag of Hungary.svg  Hungary  (HUN)
W 45–38
5th place final
Flag of Belarus (1995-2012).svg  Belarus  (BLR)
L 39–45
6
Women
AthleteEventRound of 64Round of 32Round of 16QuarterfinalSemifinalFinal / BM
Opposition
Score
Opposition
Score
Opposition
Score
Opposition
Score
Opposition
Score
Opposition
Score
Rank
Li Na Individual épée ByeCivil Ensign of Switzerland (Pantone).svg  Lamon  (SUI)
W 15–10
Flag of France.svg  Flessel-Colovic  (FRA)
W 15–10
Flag of Germany.svg  Heidemann  (GER)
L 13–15
Flag of Hungary.svg  Mincza-Nébald  (HUN)
L 11–15
4
Zhong Weiping Flag of France.svg  Flessel-Colovic  (FRA)
L 11–13
Did not advance
Su Wanwen Individual foil Flag of Portugal.svg  Nogueira  (POR)
W 15–4
Flag of the United States.svg  Cross  (USA)
W 15–7
Flag of Hungary.svg  Knapek  (HUN)
L 10–15
Did not advance
Sun Chao ByeFlag of Hungary.svg  Knapek  (HUN)
L 13–15
Did not advance
Zhang Lei ByeFlag of Poland.svg  Wojtkowiak  (POL)
W 15–8
Flag of Italy.svg  Vezzali  (ITA)
L 7–10
Did not advance
Huang Jialing
Su Wanwen
Sun Chao
Zhang Lei
Team foil Flag of Italy.svg  Italy  (ITA)
L 24–37
Classification semi-final
Flag of Egypt.svg  Egypt  (EGY)
W 45–24
5th place final
Flag of Germany.svg  Germany  (GER)
W 28–34
6
Bao Yingying Individual sabre ByeFlag of Hong Kong.svg  Chow T K  (HKG)
W 15–5
Flag of Poland.svg  Więckowska  (POL)
W 15–6
Flag of the United States.svg  Zagunis  (USA)
L 9–15
Did not advance
Huang Haiyang ByeFlag of Italy.svg  Bianco  (ITA)
L 12–15
Did not advance
Tan Xue ByeFlag of Germany.svg  Bujdoso  (GER)
W 15–6
Flag of South Korea (1997-2011).svg  Kim K-H  (KOR)
W 15–8
Flag of Russia.svg  Velikaya  (RUS)
L 9–15
Did not advance
Bao Yingying
Huang Haiyang
Ni Hong
Tan Xue
Team sabre Flag of Poland.svg  Poland  (POL)
W 45–25
Flag of France.svg  France  (FRA)
W 45–38
Flag of Ukraine.svg  Ukraine  (UKR)
L 44–45
Silver medal icon.svg

Field hockey

Men's tournament

China's men's team competed in Pool A. Sixteen players were officially enrolled in the squad. [12] Two reserve players were also nominated to be available should a player enrolled in the official squad become injured during the tournament. [12]

Roster

The following is the Chinese roster in the men's field hockey tournament of the 2008 Summer Olympics. [13]

Head Coach: Kim Sang-Ryul

Reserve:

  1. Lu Fenghui
  2. Ao Changrong
Group play
PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification
1Flag of Spain.svg  Spain 540195+412 Semi-finals
2Flag of Germany.svg  Germany 5320126+611
3Flag of South Korea.svg  South Korea 52121311+27 Fifth place game
4Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 5212109+17 Seventh place game
5Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium 511391344 Ninth place game
6Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China (H)501471691 Eleventh place game
Source: FIH
(H) Hosts
11 August 2008
08:30
Germany  Flag of Germany.svg4–1Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China
C. Zeller Field hockey ball.svg 21'
Keller Field hockey ball.svg 43', 54'
Nevado Field hockey ball.svg 68'
Report Na Yubo Field hockey ball.svg 7'
Umpires:
David Leiper (GBR)
Satinder Kumar (IND)
13 August 2008
10:30
China  Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg2–5Flag of South Korea.svg  South Korea
Na Yubo Field hockey ball.svg 6'
Song Yi Field hockey ball.svg 8'
Report Seo Jong-ho Field hockey ball.svg 13'
Jang Jong-hyun Field hockey ball.svg 35+', 55', 57'
Kang Seong-jung Field hockey ball.svg 67'
Umpires:
Amarjit Singh (MAS)
Henrik Ehlers (DEN)
15 August 2008
08:30
Spain  Flag of Spain.svg2–1Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China
Ribas Field hockey ball.svg 17'
Amat Field hockey ball.svg 67'
Report Na Yubo Field hockey ball.svg 6'
Umpires:
David Gentles (AUS)
Kim Hong-lae (KOR)
17 August 2008
18:30
New Zealand  Flag of New Zealand.svg2–2Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China
Child Field hockey ball.svg 34'
McAleese Field hockey ball.svg 54'
Report Song Yi Field hockey ball.svg 3', 17'
Umpires:
Murray Grime (AUS)
Andy Mair (GBR)
19 August 2008
21:00
China  Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg1–3Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium
Song Yi Field hockey ball.svg 4' Report Reckinger Field hockey ball.svg 28'
Truyens Field hockey ball.svg 32'
Dohmen Field hockey ball.svg 48'
Umpires:
Murray Grime (AUS)
Gary Simmonds (RSA)
11th–12th place
23 August 2008
08:30
China  Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg4–3 (a.e.t.)Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa
Na Yubo Field hockey ball.svg 32'
Song Yi Field hockey ball.svg 53', 58', 85'
Report Tsolekile Field hockey ball.svg 3'
Symons Field hockey ball.svg 63'
Smith Field hockey ball.svg 70'
Umpires:
Rob ten Cate (NED)
Satinder Kumar (IND)

Women's tournament

China's women's team competed in Pool A. Sixteen players were officially enrolled in the squad. [12] Two reserve players were also nominated to be available should a player enrolled in the official squad become injured during the tournament. [12]

Roster

The following is the Chinese roster in the women's field hockey tournament of the 2008 Summer Olympics. [14]

Head Coach: Kim Chang-Back

Reserve:

  1. Sun Zhen
  2. Li Aili
Group play
TeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification
Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands 5500143+1115Advanced to semifinals
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China 5311144+1010
Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 5311179+810
Flag of Spain.svg  Spain 520341286
Flag of South Korea.svg  South Korea 5104131853
Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 5005218160
Source: [ citation needed ]
10 August 2008
10:30
China  Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg3–0Flag of Spain.svg  Spain
Fu Baorong Field hockey ball.svg 17'
Li Hongxia Field hockey ball.svg 31'
Gao Lihua Field hockey ball.svg 37'
Report
Umpires:
Ute Conen (GER)
Marelize de Clerk (RSA)
12 August 2008
18:30
China  Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg3–0Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa
Tang Chunling Field hockey ball.svg 6'
Fu Baorong Field hockey ball.svg 33'
Zhao Yudiao Field hockey ball.svg 40'
Report
Umpires:
Gina Spitaleri (ITA)
Minka Woolley (AUS)
14 August 2008
08:30
China  Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg0–1Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands
Report Paumen Field hockey ball.svg 21'
Umpires:
Chieko Soma (JPN)
Soledad Iparruguirre (ARG)
16 August 2008
18:30
South Korea  Flag of South Korea.svg1–6Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China
Lee Seon-ok Field hockey ball.svg 53' Report Tang Chunling Field hockey ball.svg 30', 33', 41'
Fu Baorong Field hockey ball.svg 39', 40', 64'
Umpires:
Julie Ashton-Lucy (AUS)
Carolina de la Fuente (ARG)
18 August 2008
21:00
China  Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg2–2Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia
Li Hongxia Field hockey ball.svg 30', 38' Report Eastham Field hockey ball.svg 51'
Young Field hockey ball.svg 62'
Umpires:
Chieko Soma (JPN)
Carolina de la Fuente (ARG)
Semifinal
20 August 2008
18:00
Germany  Flag of Germany.svg2–3Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China
Keller Field hockey ball.svg 4'
Beermann Field hockey ball.svg 36'
Report Gao Lihua Field hockey ball.svg 31'
Ma Yibo Field hockey ball.svg 39'
Zhao Yudiao Field hockey ball.svg 58'
Umpires:
Carolina de la Fuente (ARG)
Julie Ashton-Lucy (AUS)
Gold medal match
22 August 2008
20:30
Silver medal icon.svg China  Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg0–2Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands Gold medal icon.svg
Report Van As Field hockey ball.svg 51'
Goderie Field hockey ball.svg 62'
Umpires:
Soledad Iparraguirre (ARG)
Carolina de la Fuente (ARG)

Football

Men's tournament

A squad of 18 players, 15 of which must have been born on or after 1 January 1985, and 3 of which can be older dispensation players, was selected to represent China at the Games. [15] A minimum of two goalkeepers (plus one optional dispensation goalkeeper) had to be included in the squad. [15]

Roster

The following is the China squad in the men's football tournament of the 2008 Summer Olympics. [16]

Head coach: Yin Tiesheng

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClub
11 GK Qiu Shengjiong (1985-09-01)1 September 1985 (aged 22)60 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Shanghai Shenhua
22 DF Tan Wangsong (1985-12-19)19 December 1985 (aged 22)142 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Tianjin Teda
32 DF Feng Xiaoting (1985-10-22)22 October 1985 (aged 22)205 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Dalian Shide
42 DF Yuan Weiwei (1985-11-25)25 November 1985 (aged 22)162 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Shandong Luneng
52 DF Li Weifeng* (1978-12-01)1 December 1978 (aged 29)10615 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Shanghai Shenhua
63 MF Zhou Haibin (1985-07-19)19 July 1985 (aged 23)418 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Shandong Luneng
74 FW Hao Junmin (1987-03-24)24 March 1987 (aged 21)153 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Tianjin Teda
83 MF Zheng Zhi* (c) (1980-08-20)20 August 1980 (aged 27)7823 Flag of England.svg Charlton Athletic
94 FW Gao Lin (1986-02-14)14 February 1986 (aged 22)165 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Shanghai Shenhua
104 FW Han Peng* (1983-09-13)13 September 1983 (aged 24)236 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Shandong Luneng
113 MF Chen Tao (1985-03-11)11 March 1985 (aged 23)3111 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Changsha Ginde
123 MF Cui Peng (1987-05-31)31 May 1987 (aged 21)131 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Shandong Luneng
133 MF Shen Longyuan (1985-03-02)2 March 1985 (aged 23)142 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Shanghai Shenhua
142 DF Wan Houliang (1986-02-25)25 February 1986 (aged 22)60 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Shaanxi Chanba
154 FW Jiang Ning (1986-09-01)1 September 1986 (aged 21)114 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Qingdao Jonoon
163 MF Zhao Xuri (1985-12-03)3 December 1985 (aged 22)195 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Dalian Shide
174 FW Dong Fangzhuo (1985-01-23)23 January 1985 (aged 23)263 Flag of England.svg Manchester United
181 GK Liu Zhenli (1985-06-26)26 June 1985 (aged 23)40 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Qingdao Jonoon
204 FW Zhu Ting [n 1] (1985-07-15)15 July 1985 (aged 23)213 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Dalian Shide

* Over-aged player.

Notes
  1. Replaces Chen Tao who was injured during the competition
Group play
PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification
1Flag of Brazil.svg  Brazil 330090+99Qualified for the quarterfinals
2Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium 320131+26
3Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China (H)30121651
4Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 30121761
Source: [ citation needed ]
(H) Hosts
China  Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg1–1Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand
Dong Fangzhuo Soccerball shade.svg88' Report Brockie Soccerball shade.svg53'
Belgium  Flag of Belgium (civil).svg2–0Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China
Dembélé Soccerball shade.svg8'
Mirallas Soccerball shade.svg80'
Report
China  Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg0–3Flag of Brazil.svg  Brazil
Report Diego Soccerball shade.svg18'
Thiago Neves Soccerball shade.svg69', 73'

Women's tournament

A squad of 18 players competed for China in the women's competition.

Roster

Head coach: Shang Ruihua

China PR named a squad of 18 players and 4 alternates for the tournament. [17] [18]

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClub
11 GK Zhang Yanru (1987-01-10)10 January 1987 (aged 21)350 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Jiangsu Huatai
22 DF Yuan Fan (1986-11-06)6 November 1986 (aged 21)310 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Shanghai Shenhua
32 DF Li Jie (captain) (1979-07-08)8 July 1979 (aged 29)19612 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Beijing Zhaotai
42 DF Zhang Ying (1985-06-27)27 June 1985 (aged 23)854 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Shanghai Shenhua
52 DF Weng Xinzhi (1988-06-15)15 June 1988 (aged 20)300 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Jiangsu Huatai
63 MF Zhang Na (1984-03-10)10 March 1984 (aged 24)301 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Hebei Huabei
73 MF Bi Yan (1984-02-17)17 February 1984 (aged 24)14012 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Dalian Haichang
84 FW Xu Yuan (1985-11-17)17 November 1985 (aged 22)256 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Gansu Tianma
94 FW Han Duan (1983-06-15)15 June 1983 (aged 25)160100 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Dalian Haichang
104 FW Liu Sa (1987-07-11)11 July 1987 (aged 21)254 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Beijing Zhaotai
112 DF Pu Wei (1980-08-20)20 August 1980 (aged 27)20035 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Shanghai Shenhua
123 MF Lou Jiahui (1991-05-26)26 May 1991 (aged 17)00 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Henan Jianye
132 DF Jiang Shuai (1982-06-07)7 June 1982 (aged 26)151 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Tianjin Huisen
142 DF Liu Huana (1981-05-17)17 May 1981 (aged 27)502 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Shaanxi Guoli
152 DF Zhou Gaoping (1986-10-20)20 October 1986 (aged 21)280 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Jiangsu Huatai
163 MF Wang Dandan (1985-05-01)1 May 1985 (aged 23)254 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Beijing Chengjiang
173 MF Gu Yasha (1990-11-28)28 November 1990 (aged 17)00 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Beijing Chengjiang
181 GK Han Wenxia (1976-08-23)23 August 1976 (aged 31)930 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Dalian Haichang
Group play
PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification
1Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China 321052+37Qualified for the quarterfinals
2Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden 320143+16
3Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada 31114404
4Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina 30031540
Source: [19]
China  Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg2–1Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden
Xu Yuan Soccerball shade.svg6'
Han Duan Soccerball shade.svg72'
Report Schelin Soccerball shade.svg38'
Canada  Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg1–1Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China
Sinclair Soccerball shade.svg34' Report Xu Yuan Soccerball shade.svg36'
China  Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg2–0Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina
Quiñones Soccerball shade.svg52' (o.g.)
Gu Yasha Soccerball shade.svg90'
Report
Quarterfinals
China  Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg0–2Flag of Japan.svg  Japan
Report Sawa Soccerball shade.svg15'
Nagasato Soccerball shade.svg80'

Gymnastics

Artistic

Men
Team
AthleteEventQualificationFinal
ApparatusTotalRankApparatusTotalRank
F PH R V PB HB F PH R V PB HB
Chen Yibing Team 14.72514.47516.525 Q16.27515.07514.52591.6009 Q14.57516.57515.950
Huang Xu 15.30015.30016.075 Q14.75016.00016.475
Li Xiaopeng 15.10014.80016.77516.425 Q15.40016.77516.45015.725
Xiao Qin 14.37516.000 Q15.72515.45015.15016.10015.250
Yang Wei 15.40015.425 Q16.225 Q16.55015.35014.92593.8751 Q15.42515.17516.30016.60016.100
Zou Kai 15.700 Q15.70015.600 Q15.92515.975
Total60.92561.20062.85065.32563.30061.075374.6751 Q45.92546.02548.87549.32549.02546.950286.125Gold medal icon.svg
Individual finals
AthleteEventApparatusTotalRank
F PH R V PB HB
Chen Yibing All-around 0.00013.75016.65015.90014.95012.97574.22524
Rings 16.60016.600Gold medal icon.svg
Huang Xu Parallel bars 15.70015.7006
Li Xiaopeng 16.45016.450Gold medal icon.svg
Xiao Qin Pommel horse 15.87515.875Gold medal icon.svg
Yang Wei All-around 15.25015.27516.62516.55016.10014.77594.575Gold medal icon.svg
Pommel horse 15.45015.4504
Rings 16.42516.425Silver medal icon.svg
Zou Kai Floor 16.05016.050Gold medal icon.svg
Horizontal bar 16.20016.200Gold medal icon.svg
Women
Team
AthleteEventQualificationFinal
ApparatusTotalRankApparatusTotalRank
F V UB BB F V UB BB
Cheng Fei Team 15.750 Q16.150 Q15.875 Q15.45016.00015.150
Deng Linlin 14.95015.22514.72515.55060.4509*15.25015.92515.150
He Kexin 15.25015.725 Q16.850
Jiang Yuyan 15.050 Q14.77515.55015.25060.6257 Q15.20015.975
Li Shanshan 14.20016.125 Q16.050
Yang Yilin 15.00015.20016.650 Q15.50062.3503 Q15.10016.800
Total60.75061.82562.65063.050248.2751 Q45.80046.35049.62547.125188.900Gold medal icon.svg

* Only two gymnasts per country may advance to a final.

Individual finals
AthleteEventApparatusTotalRank
F V UB BB
Cheng Fei Floor 14.55014.5507
Vault 15.85215.852Bronze medal icon.svg
Balance beam 15.95015.950Bronze medal icon.svg
Jiang Yuyuan All-around 14.77514.82515.87515.42560.9006
Floor 15.35015.3504
He Kexin Uneven bars 16.72516.725Gold medal icon.svg
Li Shanshan Balance beam 15.30015.3006
Yang Yilin All-around 15.00015.17516.72515.75062.650Bronze medal icon.svg
Uneven bars 16.65016.650Bronze medal icon.svg

Rhythmic

AthleteEventQualificationFinal
RopeHoopClubsRibbonTotalRankRopeHoopClubsRibbonTotalRank
Li Hongyang Individual 16.67516.42516.37516.47565.95013Did not advance
AthleteEventQualificationFinal
5 ropes3 hoops
2 clubs
TotalRank5 ropes3 hoops
2 clubs
TotalRank
Cai Tongtong
Chou Tao
Lü Yuanyang
Sui Jianshuang
Sun Dan
Zhang Shuo
Team 17.30017.22534.5253 Q17.57517.65035.225Silver medal icon.svg

Trampoline

AthleteEventQualificationFinal
ScoreRankScoreRank
Dong Dong Men's 71.703 Q40.60Bronze medal icon.svg
Lu Chunlong 72.401 Q41.00Gold medal icon.svg
He Wenna Women's 67.201 Q37.80Gold medal icon.svg
Huang Shanshan 69.0015Did not advance

Handball

Men's tournament

The men's handball team had competed for the first time at the Olympics. China was drawn in Group A with Poland, France, Croatia, Brazil and Spain.

Roster

The following is the China roster in the men's handball tournament of the 2008 Summer Olympics. [20] [21]

Head coach: Flag of South Korea.svg Yam Weiming

No.Pos.NameDate of birth (age)HeightApp.GoalsClub
2P Cui Liang (1983-02-20)20 February 1983 (aged 25)1.95 m80354 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Beijing Army
3CB Zhu Jie (1978-01-30)30 January 1978 (aged 30)1.87 m70278 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Guangdong Handball Team
5P Yan Liang (1985-01-23)23 January 1985 (aged 23)2.01 m40105 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Jiangsu Suzhou
6RB Cui Lei (1980-10-15)15 October 1980 (aged 27)1.97 m50186 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Beijing Army
7CB Zhang Ji (1978-11-05)5 November 1978 (aged 29)1.86 m30120 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Beijing Handball Team
8P Zhou Xiaojian (1985-01-13)13 January 1985 (aged 23)1.98 m40113 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Jiangsu Suzhou
10RW Li Hexin (1985-09-16)16 September 1985 (aged 22)1.94 m2010 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Shanghai Handball Team
11LW Zhang Xing (1986-06-13)13 June 1986 (aged 22)1.93 m3097 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Jiangsu Suzhou
12GK Wang Long (1985-11-27)27 November 1985 (aged 22)1.95 m25 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Beijing Handball Team
13RW Wang Xiaolong (1989-08-17)17 August 1989 (aged 18)1.87 m30116 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Anhui Hefei
14LB Tian Jianxia (1986-09-03)3 September 1986 (aged 21)1.90 m40132 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Tianjing Handball Team
16GK Ye Qiang (1978-06-16)16 June 1978 (aged 30)1.93 m75 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Jiangsu Suzhou
18LB Hao Kexin (1986-01-25)25 January 1986 (aged 22)1.98 m50233 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Jiangsu Suzhou
19RB Miao Qing (1983-02-04)4 February 1983 (aged 25)2.00 m50225 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Beijing Army
20LW Zhu Wenxin (1980-02-11)11 February 1980 (aged 28)1.76 m50365 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Beijing Army
Group play
TeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification
Flag of France.svg  France 5410148115+339Qualified for the quarterfinals
Flag of Poland.svg  Poland 5311147128+197
Flag of Croatia.svg  Croatia 5302140115+256
Flag of Spain.svg  Spain 5302152145+76
Flag of Brazil.svg  Brazil 5104129153242
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China 5005104164600
Source: [ citation needed ]
10 August 2008
19:00
Poland  Flag of Poland.svg33 – 19Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Olympic Sports Centre Gymnasium
Referees: Karbaschi, Kolahdouzan (IRI)
Jurasik 8(21–10)five players 3
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12 August 2008
14:00
China  Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg19 – 33Flag of France.svg  France Olympic Sports Centre Gymnasium
Referees: Canbro, Claesson (SWE)
Hao 5(7–19)three players 5
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14 August 2008
15:45
China  Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg22 – 36Flag of Spain.svg  Spain Olympic Sports Centre Gymnasium
Referees: Elmoamli, Shaban Ali (EGY)
Cui 5(12–16) Tomás 7
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16 August 2008
09:00
Brazil  Flag of Brazil.svg29 – 22Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Olympic Sports Centre Gymnasium
Referees: Elmoamli, Shaban Ali (EGY)
Ribeiro, Laureano 5(14–10) Cui Liang, Cui Lei 4
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18 August 2008
15:45
Croatia  Flag of Croatia.svg33 – 22Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Olympic Sports Centre Gymnasium
Referees: Karbaschi, Kolahdouzan (IRI)
Šprem 8(17–13) Hao 6
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Women's tournament

Roster

The following is the China roster in the women's handball tournament of the 2008 Summer Olympics. [22]

Head coach: Flag of South Korea.svg Kang Jae-won

No.Pos.NameDate of birth (age)HeightApp.GoalsClub
1GK Liu Guini (1982-05-28)28 May 1982 (aged 26)1.76 m50 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Shandong Weihai
2RW Wei Qiuxiang (1986-02-15)15 February 1986 (aged 22)1.75 m30182 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Jiangsu Guangzhou
3P Liu Yun (1982-03-06)6 March 1982 (aged 26)1.80 m70396 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Anhui Hefei
7CB Zhang Geng (1980-03-09)9 March 1980 (aged 28)1.76 m50216 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Guangdong Guangzhou
9RW Wang Min (1980-06-14)14 June 1980 (aged 28)1.74 m60197 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Shanghai Handball Team
10LB Wang Shasha (1987-01-08)8 January 1987 (aged 21)1.76 m70377 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Shandong Weihai
12GK Huang Hong (1980-03-07)7 March 1980 (aged 28)1.83 m50 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Anhui Hefei
13LW Wu Yanan (1981-09-14)14 September 1981 (aged 26)1.70 m65226 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Beijing Army
14RB Liu Xiaomei (1985-05-02)2 May 1985 (aged 23)1.78 m60300 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Anhui Hefei
15P Sun Laimiao (1981-04-08)8 April 1981 (aged 27)1.76 m50168 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Anhui Hefei
18CB Wu Wenjuan (1981-07-05)5 July 1981 (aged 27)1.82 m60235 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Shanghai Handball Team
19CB Li Weiwei (1982-07-07)7 July 1982 (aged 26)1.79 m60364 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Beijing Army
21LB Li Bing (1980-01-21)21 January 1980 (aged 28)1.82 m70347 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Beijing Army
22LW Huang Dongjie (1981-12-22)22 December 1981 (aged 26)1.75 m55215 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Heilongjiang Harbin
23RB Yan Meizhu (1989-01-28)28 January 1989 (aged 19)1.87 m3085 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Beijing Handball Team
Group play
TeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification
Flag of Norway.svg  Norway 5500154106+4810Qualified for the quarterfinals
Flag of Romania.svg  Romania 5401150112+388
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China 5203122135134
Flag of France.svg  France 520312112874
Flag of Kazakhstan.svg  Kazakhstan 5113109137283
Flag of Angola.svg  Angola 5014109147381
Source: [ citation needed ]
9 August 2008
19:00
Norway  Flag of Norway.svg30 – 23Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Olympic Sports Centre Gymnasium
Referees: Elmoamli, Shaban Ali (EGY)
Hammerseng 7(13–12) Li Weiwei 8
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11 August 2008
19:00
China  Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg20 – 34Flag of Romania.svg  Romania Olympic Sports Centre Gymnasium
Referees: Liudownyk, Vakula (UKR)
Wei Qiuxiang 6(11–17) Amariei 9
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13 August 2008
15:45
China  Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg32 – 24Flag of Angola.svg  Angola Olympic Sports Centre Gymnasium
Referees: Canbro, Claesson (SWE)
Liu Xiaomei 7(14–12) Almeida 8
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15 August 2008
09:00
Kazakhstan  Flag of Kazakhstan.svg29 – 26Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Olympic Sports Centre Gymnasium
Referees: Lemme, Ullrich (GER)
Pikalova 8(14–10) Li Weiwei 11
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17 August 2008
15:45
France  Flag of France.svg18 – 21Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Olympic Sports Centre Gymnasium
Referees: Liudowyk, Vakula (UKR)
Ayglon 5(10–9) Wu Wenjuan 5
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Quarterfinal
19 August 2008
18:00
South Korea  Flag of South Korea.svg31 – 23Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Olympic Sports Centre Gymnasium
Referees: Aires, Aparecido (BRA)
Park Chung-hee 8(16–12) Huang Dongjie 5
Yellow card.svg Number 2 in light blue rounded square.svg Report Yellow card.svg Number 2 in light blue rounded square.svg
Classification semifinal
21 August 2008
12:00
Sweden  Flag of Sweden.svg19 – 20Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Beijing National Indoor Stadium
Referees: Karbaschi, Kolahdouzan (IRI)
Torstenson 6(7–8) Wang Shasha 5
Yellow card.svg Number 2 in light blue rounded square.svg Report Yellow card.svg Number 2 in light blue rounded square.svg
5th–6th place
23 August 2008
10:15
China  Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg23 – 31Flag of France.svg  France Beijing National Indoor Stadium
Referees: Krstic, Ljubic (SLO)
Liu Yun 7(10–15) Herbrecht, Pecqueux-Rolland 7
Yellow card.svg Number 2 in light blue rounded square.svg Report Yellow card.svg Number 2 in light blue rounded square.svg

Judo

Men
AthleteEventPreliminaryRound of 32Round of 16QuarterfinalsSemifinalsRepechage 1Repechage 2Repechage 3Final / BM
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Rank
Liu Renwang −60 kg ByeFlag of Kazakhstan (3-2).svg  Utarbayev  (KAZ)
W 0001–0000
Flag of Russia.svg  Kishmakov  (RUS)
L 0000–0100
Did not advance
Wu Ritubilige −66 kg ByeFlag of Hungary.svg  Ungvári  (HUN)
L 0001–0011
Did not advance
Si Rijigawa −73 kg Flag of Venezuela.svg  Leon  (VEN)
W 0001–0000
Flag of Turkey.svg  Huysuz  (TUR)
W 0010–0001
Flag of Tajikistan.svg  Boqiev  (TJK)
L 0001–1110
Did not advanceByeFlag of Ukraine.svg  Bilodid  (UKR)
L 0000–0001
Did not advance
Guo Lei −81 kg ByeFlag of Aruba.svg  Vis  (ARU)
W 1100–0000
Flag of Montenegro.svg  Mrvaljević  (MNE)
L 0001–0111
Did not advance
He Yanzhu −90 kg Flag of Brazil.svg  Santos  (BRA)
L 0000–1000
Did not advance
Shao Ning −100 kg Flag of Poland.svg  Matyjaszek  (POL)
L 0000–1101
Did not advance
Pan Song +100 kg ByeFlag of Kyrgyzstan (1992-2023).svg  Dzhanagulov  (KGZ)
W 1001–0001
Flag of Russia.svg  Tmenov  (RUS)
L 0000–0200
Did not advance
Women
AthleteEventRound of 32Round of 16QuarterfinalsSemifinalsRepechage 1Repechage 2Repechage 3Final / BM
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Rank
Wu Shugen −48 kg Flag of Japan.svg  Tani  (JPN)
L 0000–0100
Did not advance
Xian Dongmei −52 kg ByeFlag of Spain.svg  Carrascosa  (ESP)
W 1000–0000
Flag of Portugal.svg  Monteiro  (POR)
W 1011–0010
Flag of Algeria.svg  Haddad  (ALG)
W 1001–0000
ByeFlag of North Korea.svg  An K-A  (PRK)
W 0011–0001
Gold medal icon.svg
Xu Yan −57 kg Flag of Algeria.svg  Latrous  (ALG)
W 1001–0001
Flag of Finland.svg  Koivumäki  (FIN)
W 0020–0000
Flag of Japan.svg  Sato  (JPN)
W 0010–0002
Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Gravenstijn  (NED)
L 0001–0100
ByeFlag of France.svg  Harel  (FRA)
W 0011–0001
Bronze medal icon.svg
Xu Yuhua −63 kg Flag of South Korea (1997-2011).svg  Kong J-Y  (KOR)
L 0100–0012
Did not advance
Wang Juan −70 kg ByeFlag of Japan.svg  Ueno  (JPN)
L 0001–1011
Did not advanceFlag of South Korea (1997-2011).svg  Park K-Y  (KOR)
W 0010–0000
Flag of Hungary.svg  Mészáros  (HUN)
L 0000–1010
Did not advance
Yang Xiuli −78 kg Flag of Kyrgyzstan (1992-2023).svg  Proskurakova  (KGZ)
W 1000–0000
Flag of Mongolia.svg  Lkhamdegd  (MGL)
W 1021–0000
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Levesque  (CAN)
W 1000–0000
Flag of Spain.svg  San Miguel  (ESP)
W 1031–0000
ByeFlag of Cuba (3-2).svg  Castillo  (CUB)
W 0000–0000 YUS
Gold medal icon.svg
Tong Wen +78 kg Flag of Russia.svg  Donguzashvili  (RUS)
W 1000–0000
Flag of Ukraine.svg  Prokof'yeva  (UKR)
W 1000–0000
Flag of South Korea (1997-2011).svg  Kim N-Y  (KOR)
W 1001–0000
Flag of Cuba (3-2).svg  Ortiz  (CUB)
W 0010–0000
ByeFlag of Japan.svg  Tsukada  (JPN)
W 1001–0010
Gold medal icon.svg

Modern pentathlon

AthleteEventShooting
(10 m air pistol)
Fencing
(épée one touch)
Swimming
(200 m freestyle)
Riding
(show jumping)
Running
(3000 m)
Total pointsFinal rank
PointsRankMP PointsResultsRankMP pointsTimeRankMP pointsPenaltiesRankMP pointsTimeRankMP Points
Cao Zhongrong Men's 1603685621–1459042:01.5341344488297129:57.67291012482831
Qian Zhenhua 1892120426–9110242:07.4622127216819103210:04.403498455164
Chen Qian Women's 17719106020–15=118802:18.5815126003120010:27.418121256125
Xiu Xiu 18311113219–16=148562:17.17=1312765612114411:06.31271056546410

Rowing

China qualified for 11 of the total 14 rowing events. Zhang Liang was disqualified from the men's single sculls after he forgot the time of his race and failed to turn to the right heat. When Liang finally arrived to take part in the single scull the competition had already finished. "I wrongly remembered my time as that of the third group, but actually it was the second group", he explained. The rules of the International Rowing Federation say if an athlete fails to attend a race he forfeits his right to compete in further races. Therefore, Zhang not only missed the single sculls but also forfeited his right to compete in the double sculls. This meant his action had also automatically disqualified his teammate Su Hui. The China Water Sports Administration appealed the decision but the plea was rejected. "This shows we still have some problems in team organization", commented Wei Di, the director of China's water sports programs. [23]

Men
AthleteEventHeatsRepechageQuarterfinalsSemifinalsFinal
TimeRankTimeRankTimeRankTimeRankTimeRank
Zhang Liang Single sculls DNSDid not advance
Su Hui
Zhang Liang
Double sculls ExcludedDid not advance
Sun Jie
Zhang Guolin
Lightweight double sculls 6:17.622 SA/BBye6:29.293 FA6:16.695
Guo Kang
Song Kai
Zhang Xingbo
Zhao Linquan
Four 6:09.644 R6:02.374Did not advance
Huang Zhongming
Tian Jun
Wu Chongkui
Zhang Lin
Lightweight four 5:51.301 SA/BBye6:12.555 FB6:04.488
Liu Zhen
Qu Xiaoming
Wang Jingfeng
Wang Xiangdang
Zhang Dechang
Zhang Shunyin
Zhang Yongqiang
Zheng Chuanqi
Zhou Yinan
Eight 5:35.093 R5:42.975 FA5:34.597
Women
AthleteEventHeatsRepechageQuarterfinalsSemifinalsFinal
TimeRankTimeRankTimeRankTimeRankTimeRank
Zhang Xiuyun Single sculls 7:38.161 QF7:23.302 SA/B7:31.331 FA7:25.484
Wu You
Gao Yulan
Pair 7:32.503 R7:23.711 FA7:22.28Silver medal icon.svg
Li Qin
Tian Liang
Double sculls 7:03.131 FABye7:15.854
Xu Dongxiang
Yu Hua
Lightweight double sculls 6:57.581 SA/BBye7:11.592 FA7:01.905
Jin Ziwei
Tang Bin
Xi Aihua
Zhang Yangyang
Quadruple sculls 6:11.831 SA/BBye6:16.06Gold medal icon.svg

Qualification Legend: FA=Final A (medal); FB=Final B (non-medal); FC=Final C (non-medal); FD=Final D (non-medal); FE=Final E (non-medal); FF=Final F (non-medal); SA/B=Semifinals A/B; SC/D=Semifinals C/D; SE/F=Semifinals E/F; QF=Quarterfinals; R=Repechage

Sailing

China has qualified for all 11 sailing events.

Men
AthleteEventRaceNet pointsFinal rank
12345678910M*
Wang Aichen RS:X 28916214221419110957
Shen Sheng Laser 4035643714102825CANEL15920
Deng Daokun
Wang Weidong
470 12DSQ23162126OCS22828EL18626
Li Hongquan
Wang He
Star 16161614161615151616EL14016
Women
AthleteEventRaceNet pointsFinal rank
12345678910M*
Yin Jian RS:X 11133137881639Gold medal icon.svg
Xu Lijia Laser Radial 243106521166CAN650Bronze medal icon.svg
Wen Yimei
Yu Chunyan
470 51019171614OCS121610EL11918
Li Xiaoni
Song Xiaqun
Yu Yanli
Yngling 75DSQ413684CANCAN8658
Open
AthleteEventRaceNet pointsFinal rank
123456789101112131415M*
Zhang Peng Finn 252324205262311CANCANEL13124
Hu Xianqiang
Li Fei
49er 18191919161715171514189CANCANCANEL17619
Chen Xiuke
Luo Youjia
Tornado 914OCSDNF13514131214EL10214

M = Medal race; EL = Eliminated – did not advance into the medal race; CAN = Race cancelled

Shooting

Men
AthleteEventQualificationFinal
PointsRankPointsRank
Cao Yifei 10 m air rifle 59314Did not advance
Hu Binyuan Double trap 1383 Q184Bronze medal icon.svg
Jia Zhanbo 50 m rifle prone 59127Did not advance
50 m rifle 3 positions 116324Did not advance
Jin Di Skeet 1187Did not advance
Li Yajun Trap 11321Did not advance
Li Yang 11516Did not advance
Lin Zhongzai 50 m pistol 55516Did not advance
Liu Zhongsheng 25 m rapid fire pistol 5729Did not advance
Pang Wei 10 m air pistol 5861 Q688.2Gold medal icon.svg
Qiu Jian 50 m rifle prone 59319Did not advance
50 m rifle 3 positions 117341272.5Gold medal icon.svg
Qu Ridong Skeet 1186 Q1426
Tan Zongliang 10 m air pistol 58011Did not advance
50 m pistol 5651 Q659.5Silver medal icon.svg
Wang Nan Double trap 13412Did not advance
Zhang Penghui 25 m rapid fire pistol DSQDid not advance
Zhu Qinan 10 m air rifle 5972 Q699.7Silver medal icon.svg
Women
AthleteEventQualificationFinal
PointsRankPointsRank
Chen Ying 25 m pistol 5853 Q793.4 OR Gold medal icon.svg
Du Li 10 m air rifle 3994 Q499.65
50 m rifle 3 positions 589 OR 1 Q690.3 OR Gold medal icon.svg
Fei Fengji 25 m pistol 5827 Q787.94
Guo Wenjun 10 m air pistol 3902 Q492.3 OR Gold medal icon.svg
Liu Yingzi Trap 6312Did not advance
Ren Jie 10 m air pistol 38119Did not advance
Wei Ning Skeet 705 Q916
Wu Liuxi 50 m rifle 3 positions 5857 Q685.98
Zhao Yinghui 10 m air rifle 38937Did not advance

Softball

A squad of 15 players made up China's women's team at the Games. The team finished sixth in the group stage and did not advance to the medal matches.

All times are China Standard Time (UTC+8)

TeamWLRSRAWIN%GBTiebreaker
Flag of the United States.svg  United States 705311.000--
Flag of Japan.svg  Japan 612313.8571-
Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 523011.7142-
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada 341723.4294-
Flag of Chinese Taipei for Olympic games.svg  Chinese Taipei 251023.28652-0 vs. CHN/VEN
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China 251921.28651-1 vs. TPE/VEN
Flag of Venezuela.svg  Venezuela 251535.28650-2 vs. CHN/TPE
Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands 16848.1436-
Results

Group stageAll times are China Standard Time (UTC+8)

Swimming

Men
AthleteEventHeatSemifinalFinal
TimeRankTimeRankTimeRank
Cai Li 50 m freestyle 22.5030Did not advance
Chen Yin 200 m butterfly 1:56.5515 Q1:55.8811Did not advance
Chen Zuo 100 m freestyle 49.0825Did not advance
Deng Jian 200 m backstroke 2:03.3437Did not advance
Lai Zhongjian 200 m breaststroke 2:16.2844Did not advance
Qu Jingyu 200 m individual medley 2:03.1534Did not advance
Shi Feng 100 m butterfly 51.8712 Q51.689Did not advance
Sun Xiaolei 100 m backstroke 56.4437Did not advance
Sun Yang 400 m freestyle 3:50.9028Did not advance
1500 m freestyle 14:48.397 Q15:05.128
Wu Peng 200 m butterfly 1:55.397 Q1:54.935 Q1:54.354
Xin Tong 10 km open water 2:09:13.423
Xue Ruipeng 100 m breaststroke 1:02.4846Did not advance
Zhang Enjian 200 m freestyle 1:49.1533Did not advance
Zhang Lin 400 m freestyle 3:43.322 Q3:42.44Silver medal icon.svg
1500 m freestyle 14:45.844 Q14:55.207
Cai Li
Chen Zuo
Huang Shaohua
Lü Zhiwu
4 × 100 m freestyle relay 3:16.1612Did not advance
Shi Haoran
Sun Yang
Zhang Enjian
Zhang Lin
4 × 200 m freestyle relay 7:13.5710Did not advance
Women
AthleteEventHeatSemifinalFinal
TimeRankTimeRankTimeRank
Chen Huijia 100 m breaststroke 1:08.2412 Q1:08.6012Did not advance
Chen Yanyan 200 m backstroke 2:11.9519Did not advance
Jiao Liuyang 200 m butterfly 2:06.894 Q2:06.423 Q2:04.72Silver medal icon.svg
Li Jiaxing 200 m individual medley 2:12.5312 Q2:13.4715Did not advance
Li Mo 400 m freestyle 4:15.5026Did not advance
Li Xuanxu 800 m freestyle 8:24.377 Q8:26.345
400 m individual medley 4:36.356 Q4:42.138
Li Zhesi 50 m freestyle 25.0012 Q24.9013Did not advance
Liu Jing 400 m individual medley 4:44.9625Did not advance
Liu Zige 200 m butterfly 2:06.461 Q2:06.251 Q2:04.18 WR Gold medal icon.svg
Luo Nan 200 m breaststroke 2:29.6726Did not advance
Pang Jiaying 100 m freestyle 54.01=7 QDSQDid not advance
200 m freestyle 1:57.37 OR 6 Q1:57.344 Q1:55.05Bronze medal icon.svg
Qi Hui 200 m breaststroke 2:26.1613 Q2:27.6313Did not advance
200 m individual medley 2:14.2520Did not advance
Sun Ye 100 m breaststroke 1:07.816 Q1:07.726 Q1:08.087
Tan Miao 400 m freestyle 4:12.3522Did not advance
Xu Tianlongzi 100 m backstroke 1:00.8217Did not advance
Xu Yanwei 100 m butterfly 59.4332Did not advance
Yanqiao Fang 10 km open water 2:01:07.919
You Meihong 800 m freestyle 8:31.1115Did not advance
Zhao Jing 100 m backstroke DSQDid not advance
200 m backstroke 2:08.974 Q2:09.5910Did not advance
Zhou Yafei 100 m butterfly 57.702 Q57.685 Q57.844
Zhu Qianwei 200 m freestyle 1:59.5219Did not advance
Zhu Yingwen 50 m freestyle 24.917 Q24.769Did not advance
100 m freestyle 54.01=7 Q53.843 Q54.216
Pang Jiaying
Tang Yi
Xu Yanwei
Zhu Yingwen
4 × 100 m freestyle relay 3:36.781 Q3:35.644
Pang Jiaying
Tan Miao
Tang Jingzhi*
Yang Yu
Zhu Qianwei
4 × 200 m freestyle relay 7:53.774 Q7:45.93Silver medal icon.svg
Pang Jiaying
Sun Ye
Xu Tianlongzi*
Zhao Jing
Zhou Yafei
4 × 100 m medley relay 3:59.214 Q3:56.11Bronze medal icon.svg

*Participated in the heats only and received medal.

Synchronized swimming

China finished fourth at the 2007 world championships and hoped to medal in the event for the first time ever at the 2008 Summer Olympics. The Chinese were coached by Masayo Imura, the legendary Japanese synchronized swimming instructor.

AthleteEventTechnical routineFree routine (preliminary)Free routine (final)
PointsRankPointsTotal (technical + free)RankPointsTotal (technical + free)Rank
Jiang Tingting
Jiang Wenwen
Duet 48.084448.50096.5844 Q48.25096.3344
Gu Beibei
Huang Xuechen
Jiang Tingting
Jiang Wenwen
Liu Ou
Luo Xi
Sun Qiuting
Wang Na
Zhang Xiaohuan
Team 48.584348.75097.334Bronze medal icon.svg

Table tennis

Men's singles
AthleteEventPreliminary roundRound 1Round 2Round 3Round 4QuarterfinalsSemifinalsFinal / BM
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Rank
Ma Lin Singles ByeCivil Ensign of Slovenia.svg  Tokic  (SLO)
W 4–1
Flag of Greece.svg  Kreanga  (GRE)
W 4–0
Flag of South Korea (1997-2011).svg  Oh S-E  (KOR)
W 4–0
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  Wang Lq  (CHN)
W 4–2
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  Wang H  (CHN)
W 4–1
Gold medal icon.svg
Wang Hao ByeFlag of Austria.svg  Chen Wx  (AUT)
W 4–0
Flag of Japan.svg  Kan  (JPN)
W 4–1
Flag of Hong Kong.svg  Ko L C  (HKG)
W 4–1
Flag of Sweden.svg  Persson  (SWE)
W 4–1
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  Ma L  (CHN)
L 1–4
Silver medal icon.svg
Wang Liqin ByeFlag of Poland.svg  Błaszczyk  (POL)
W 4–0
Flag of Austria.svg  Schlager  (AUT)
W 4–0
Civil ensign of Croatia.svg  Tan Rw  (CRO)
W 4–0
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  Ma L  (CHN)
L 2–4
Flag of Sweden.svg  Persson  (SWE)
W 4–0
Bronze medal icon.svg
Women's singles
AthleteEventPreliminary roundRound 1Round 2Round 3Round 4QuarterfinalsSemifinalsFinal / BM
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Rank
Guo Yue Singles ByeFlag of Hong Kong.svg  Lau S F  (HKG)
W 4–0
Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Li J  (NED)
W 4–0
Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg  Wu X  (DOM)
W 4–0
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  Wang N  (CHN)
L 2–4
Flag of Singapore.svg  Li Jw  (SIN)
W 4–2
Bronze medal icon.svg
Wang Nan ByeFlag of Hungary.svg  Póta  (HUN)
W 4–0
Flag of South Korea (1997-2011).svg  Park M-Y  (KOR)
W 4–2
Flag of Hong Kong.svg  Tie Y N  (HKG)
W 4–1
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  Guo Y  (CHN)
W 4–2
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  Zhang Yn  (CHN)
L 1–4
Silver medal icon.svg
Zhang Yining ByeFlag of Belarus (1995-2012).svg  Pavlovich  (BLR)
W 4–0
Flag of Japan.svg  Fukuhara  (JPN)
W 4–1
Flag of Singapore.svg  Feng Tw  (SIN)
W 4–1
Flag of Singapore.svg  Li Jw  (SIN)
W 4–1
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  Wang N  (CHN)
W 4–1
Gold medal icon.svg
Team
AthleteEventGroup roundSemifinalsBronze playoff 1Bronze playoff 2Bronze medalFinal
Opposition
Result
RankOpposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Rank
Ma Lin
Wang Hao
Wang Liqin
Men's team Group A
Flag of Austria.svg  Austria  (AUT)
W 3 – 0
Flag of Greece.svg  Greece  (GRE)
W 3 – 0
Flag of Australia.svg  Australia  (AUS)
W 3 – 0
1 QFlag of South Korea (1997-2011).svg  South Korea  (KOR)
W 3 – 0
ByeFlag of Germany.svg  Germany  (GER)
W 3 – 0
Gold medal icon.svg
Guo Yue
Wang Nan
Zhang Yining
Women's team Group A
Civil ensign of Croatia.svg  Croatia  (CRO)
W 3 – 0
Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg  Dominican Republic  (DOM)
W 3 – 0
Flag of Austria.svg  Austria  (AUT)
W 3 – 0
1 QFlag of Hong Kong.svg  Hong Kong  (HKG)
W 3 – 0
ByeFlag of Singapore.svg  Singapore  (SIN)
W 3 – 0
Gold medal icon.svg

Taekwondo

AthleteEventRound of 16QuarterfinalsSemifinalsRepechageBronze MedalFinal
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Rank
Zhu Guo Men's −80 kg Flag of Honduras (before 2022).svg  Ferrera  (HON)
W 3–1
Flag of Iran.svg  Saei  (IRI)
L 2–3
Did not advanceFlag of Nepal.svg  Bista  (NEP)
W 6–2
Flag of the United Kingdom (3-2).svg  Cook  (GBR)
W 4–1
Did not advanceBronze medal icon.svg
Liu Xiaobo Men's +80 kg Flag of New Zealand.svg  Beach  (NZL)
W 4–1
Flag of Cuba (3-2).svg  Matos  (CUB)
L 1–2
Did not advance
Wu Jingyu Women's −49 kg Flag of Kenya.svg  Alango  (KEN)
W 7–0
Flag of Sweden.svg  Zajc  (SWE)
W 8–1
Flag of Chinese Taipei for Olympic games.svg  Yang S-C  (TPE)
W 4–1
ByeFlag of Thailand.svg  Puedpong  (THA)
W 1–(–1)
Gold medal icon.svg
Chen Zhong Women's +67 kg Flag of Venezuela.svg  Carmona  (VEN)
W 3–1
Flag of the United Kingdom (3-2).svg  Stevenson  (GBR)
L 1–2*
Did not advance

* After a successful appeal by the British, judges reversed the result of the match, granting Sarah Stevenson two points for a final round kick to her opponent's head which the judges had previously missed. The reversal of the decision, after video footage was considered, is thought to be a first for the sport. [24]

Tennis

Men
AthleteEventRound of 64Round of 32Round of 16QuarterfinalsSemifinalsFinal / BM
Opposition
Score
Opposition
Score
Opposition
Score
Opposition
Score
Opposition
Score
Opposition
Score
Rank
Sun Peng Singles Flag of Chile.svg  González  (CHI)
L 4–6, 4–6
Did not advance
Yu Xinyuan Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  Berdych  (CZE)
L 1–6, 2–6
Did not advance
Zeng Shaoxuan Flag of Argentina (1861-2010).svg  Nalbandian  (ARG)
L 2–6, 1–6
Did not advance
Yu Xinyuan
Zeng Shaoxuan
Doubles Flag of Poland.svg  Fyrstenberg /
Matkowski  (POL)
L 3–6, 4–6
Did not advance
Women
AthleteEventRound of 64Round of 32Round of 16QuarterfinalsSemifinalsFinal / BM
Opposition
Score
Opposition
Score
Opposition
Score
Opposition
Score
Opposition
Score
Opposition
Score
Rank
Li Na Singles Flag of Russia.svg  Kuznetsova  (RUS)
W 7–6(7–5), 6–4
Flag of Japan.svg  Morita  (JPN)
W 6–2, 7–5
Flag of Estonia.svg  Kanepi  (EST)
W 4–6, 6–2, 6–0
Flag of the United States.svg  V Williams  (USA)
W 7–5, 7–5
Flag of Russia.svg  Safina  (RUS)
L 6–7(3–7), 5–7
Flag of Russia.svg  Zvonareva  (RUS)
L 0–6, 5–7
4
Peng Shuai Flag of Spain.svg  Suárez Navarro  (ESP)
W 7–5, 7–6(7–2)
Flag of France.svg  Cornet  (FRA)
L 2–6, 2–6
Did not advance
Yan Zi Flag of Russia.svg  Zvonareva  (RUS)
L 2–6, 0–6
Did not advance
Zheng Jie Flag of Hungary.svg  Szávay  (HUN)
W 4–6, 6–3, 7–5
Flag of Spain.svg  Llagostera Vives  (ESP)
W 6–7(7–9), 6–1, 6–4
Flag of Russia.svg  Safina  (RUS)
L 4–6, 3–6
Did not advance
Peng Shuai
Sun Tiantian
Doubles Flag of Belarus (1995-2012).svg  Govortsova /
Kustova  (BLR)
L 6–7(1–7), 6–7(3–7)
Did not advance
Yan Zi
Zheng Jie
Flag of Slovakia.svg  Hantuchová /
Husárová  (SVK)
W 6–1, 7–6(11–9)
Civil Ensign of Switzerland (Pantone).svg  Gagliardi /
Schnyder  (SUI)
W 6–3, 7–6(7–2)
Flag of Russia.svg  Kuznetsova /
Safina  (RUS)
W 6–3, 7–5, 10–8
Flag of Spain.svg  Medina Garrigues /
Ruano Pascual  (ESP)
L 4–6, 6–7(5–7)
Flag of Ukraine.svg  A Bondarenko /
K Bondarenko  (UKR)
W 6–2, 6–2
Bronze medal icon.svg

Triathlon

AthleteEventSwim (1.5 km)Trans 1Bike (40 km)Trans 2Run (10 km)Total TimeRank
Wang Daqing Men's 18:060:3059:150:3337:171:55:41.8746
Xing Lin Women's 20:030:281:06:220:3640:052:07:34.9940
Zhang Yi 19:580:311:07:100:3740:212:08:37.5642

Volleyball

Beach

AthleteEventPreliminary roundStandingRound of 16QuarterfinalsSemifinalsFinal / BM
Opposition
Score
Opposition
Score
Opposition
Score
Opposition
Score
Opposition
Score
Rank
Wu Penggen
Xu Linyin
Men's Pool A
Flag of Austria.svg  Gosch Horst  (AUT)
W 2 – 0 (21–16, 21–15)
Flag of Estonia.svg  Kais Vesik  (EST)
W 2 – 1 (15–21, 21–11, 15–13)
Flag of Spain.svg  Herrera Mesa  (ESP)
W 2 – 0 (21–13, 21–15)
1 QFlag of Germany.svg  Klemperer
Koreng  (GER)
W 2 – 0 (15–21, 18–21)
Did not advance
Tian Jia
Wang Jie
Women's Pool A
Civil Ensign of Switzerland (Pantone).svg  Kuhn Schwer  (SUI)
W 2 – 0 (21–12, 21–18)
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Mouha van Breedam  (BEL)
W 2 – 1 (18–21, 21–19, 15–13)
Flag of Norway.svg  Maaseide Glesnes  (NOR)
W 2 – 1 (17–21, 21–14, 15–8)
1 QFlag of Norway.svg  Håkedal
Tørlen  (NOR)
W 2 – 0 (21–13, 21–15)
Flag of Austria.svg  D Schwaiger
S Schwaiger  (AUT)
W 2 – 0 (21–12, 21–12)
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  Xue C
Zhang X  (CHN)
W 2 – 1 (22–24, 29–27, 15–8)
Flag of the United States.svg  May-Treanor
Walsh  (USA)
L 0 – 2 (18–21, 18–21)
Silver medal icon.svg
Xue Chen
Zhang Xi
Pool D
Flag of Greece.svg  Koutroumanidou Tsiartsiani  (GRE)
W 2 – 1 (21–18, 19–21, 15–12)
Flag of Germany.svg  Goller Ludwig  (GER)
W 2 – 0 (21–14, 21–18)
Flag of South Africa.svg Augoustides – Nel  (RSA)
W 2 – 0 (21–13, 21–9)
1 QFlag of Cuba (3-2).svg  Crespo
Esteves  (CUB)
W 2 – 0 (21–19, 21–13)
Flag of the United States.svg  Branagh
Youngs  (USA)
W 2 – 0 (21–17, 21–13)
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  Tian J
Wang J  (CHN)
L 1 – 2 (24–22, 27–29, 8–15)
Flag of Brazil.svg  Talita
Renata  (BRA)
W 2 – 0 (21–19, 21–17)
Bronze medal icon.svg

Indoor

China qualified a team in both the men's and the women's tournaments. The men's team won two of their five group matches, and advanced to the final round, where they lost in the quarterfinal. The women's team won three of their five group matches, and also advanced to the final round. There, they won the quarterfinal, but lost the semifinal. They managed to win their last match, thereby securing the bronze medal.

Men's tournament

Roster

The following is the Chinese roster in the men's volleyball tournament of the 2008 Summer Olympics. [25]

Head Coach: Zhou Jianan

NameDate of birthHeightWeightSpikeBlock2008 club
1 Bian Hongmin 22 September 19892.10 m (6 ft 11 in)95 kg (209 lb)355 cm (140 in)330 cm (130 in) Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Zhejiang
4 Yuan Zhi 29 September 19811.95 m (6 ft 5 in)88 kg (194 lb)348 cm (137 in)334 cm (131 in) Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Liaoning
5 Guo Peng 1 July 19822.00 m (6 ft 7 in)84 kg (185 lb)360 cm (140 in)337 cm (133 in) Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Army
6 Shi Hairong 27 March 19771.92 m (6 ft 4 in)80 kg (180 lb)350 cm (140 in)335 cm (132 in) Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Jiangsu
8 Cui Jianjun 1 August 19851.90 m (6 ft 3 in)89 kg (196 lb)350 cm (140 in)335 cm (132 in) Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Henan
9 Jiao Shuai 28 January 19841.94 m (6 ft 4 in)76 kg (168 lb)350 cm (140 in)341 cm (134 in) Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Henan
11 Yu Dawei 21 June 19841.99 m (6 ft 6 in)90 kg (200 lb)345 cm (136 in)335 cm (132 in) Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Shandong
12 Shen Qiong (c)5 September 19811.98 m (6 ft 6 in)84 kg (185 lb)359 cm (141 in)349 cm (137 in) Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Shanghai
14 Jiang Fudong 10 January 19831.97 m (6 ft 6 in)85 kg (187 lb)345 cm (136 in)336 cm (132 in) Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Sichuan
16 Ren Qi (L)24 February 19841.74 m (5 ft 9 in)70 kg (150 lb)322 cm (127 in)312 cm (123 in) Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Shanghai
17 Sui Shengsheng 30 May 19801.92 m (6 ft 4 in)75 kg (165 lb)345 cm (136 in)334 cm (131 in) Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Liaoning
18 Fang Yingchao 3 August 19821.98 m (6 ft 6 in)79 kg (174 lb)360 cm (140 in)350 cm (140 in) Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Shanghai
Preliminary round
PosTeamPldWLPtsSPWSPLSPRSWSLSRQualification
1Flag of the United States.svg  United States 550104603711.2401543.750 Quarterfinals
2Flag of Italy.svg  Italy 54194394011.0951362.167
3Flag of Bulgaria.svg  Bulgaria 53284464401.0141091.111
4Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China 52374454920.9049130.692
5Flag of Venezuela.svg  Venezuela 51464214510.9338120.667
6Flag of Japan.svg  Japan 50553924480.8754150.267
Source: [ citation needed ]
10 August 2008 (2008-08-10)
20:00
Bulgaria  Flag of Bulgaria.svg3–1Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Capital Indoor Stadium, Beijing
Attendance: 11,000
Referees: Laert Souza (BRA), Mitch Davidson (CAN)
(25–20, 25–21, 26–28, 25–19)
Results Statistics
12 August 2008 (2008-08-12)
20:00
Venezuela  Flag of Venezuela.svg2–3Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Capital Indoor Stadium, Beijing
Attendance: 12,500
Referees: Massimo Menghini (ITA), Konstantin Tufekchiev (BUL)
(21–25, 25–21, 25–16, 21–25, 14–16)
Results Statistics
14 August 2008
20:00
China  Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg3–2Flag of Japan.svg  Japan Capital Indoor Stadium, Beijing
Attendance: 13,000
Referees: Bela Hobor (HUN), Frank Leuthauser (GER)
(25–20, 25–23, 17–25, 16–25, 15–10)
result statistics
16 August 2008
10:00
United States  Flag of the United States.svg3–0Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Beijing Institute of Technology Gymnasium, Beijing
Attendance: 3,650
Referees: Patrick Deregnaucourt (FRA), Laert Souza (BRA)
(25–22, 25–12, 25–18)
result statistics
18 August 2008
20:00
China  Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg2–3Flag of Italy.svg  Italy Capital Indoor Stadium, Beijing
Attendance: 12,500
Referees: Mitch Davidson (CAN), Humberto Salas (MEX)
(17–25, 23–25, 25–21, 25–20, 14–16)
result statistics
Quarterfinal
20 August 2008
20:00
China  Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg0–3Flag of Brazil.svg  Brazil Capital Indoor Stadium, Beijing
Attendance: 13,000
Referees: Massimo Menghini (ITA), Frank Leuthauser (GER)
(17–25, 15–25, 16–25)
result statistics

Women's tournament

Roster

The following is the Chinese roster in the women's volleyball tournament of the 2008 Summer Olympics. [26] [27]

Head coach: Chen Zhonghe

NameDate of birthHeightWeightSpikeBlock2008 club
1 Wang Yimei 11 January 19881.90 m (6 ft 3 in)90 kg (200 lb)318 cm (125 in)305 cm (120 in) Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Liaoning
2 Feng Kun (C)28 December 19781.83 m (6 ft 0 in)75 kg (165 lb)319 cm (126 in)310 cm (120 in) Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Beijing
3 Yang Hao 21 March 19801.83 m (6 ft 0 in)75 kg (165 lb)319 cm (126 in)314 cm (124 in) Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Liaoning
4 Liu Yanan 29 September 19801.86 m (6 ft 1 in)73 kg (161 lb)320 cm (130 in)313 cm (123 in) Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Liaoning
5 Wei Qiuyue 26 September 19881.82 m (6 ft 0 in)65 kg (143 lb)305 cm (120 in)300 cm (120 in) Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Tianjin
6 Xu Yunli 2 August 19871.94 m (6 ft 4 in)75 kg (165 lb)313 cm (123 in)306 cm (120 in) Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Fujian
7 Zhou Suhong 23 April 19791.82 m (6 ft 0 in)73 kg (161 lb)313 cm (123 in)305 cm (120 in) Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Zhejiang
9 Zhao Ruirui 8 October 19811.98 m (6 ft 6 in)70 kg (150 lb)326 cm (128 in)315 cm (124 in) Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Army
10 Xue Ming 23 February 19871.92 m (6 ft 4 in)68 kg (150 lb)322 cm (127 in)310 cm (120 in) Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Beijing
11 Li Juan 15 May 19811.85 m (6 ft 1 in)73 kg (161 lb)315 cm (124 in)307 cm (121 in) Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Tianjin
16 Zhang Na (L)19 April 19801.80 m (5 ft 11 in)72 kg (159 lb)302 cm (119 in)292 cm (115 in) Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Tianjin
17 Ma Yunwen 19 October 19861.89 m (6 ft 2 in)70 kg (150 lb)315 cm (124 in)307 cm (121 in) Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Shanghai
Preliminary round
PosTeamPldWLPtsSPWSPLSPRSWSLSRQualification
1Flag of Cuba.svg  Cuba 550104263711.1481535.000 Quarterfinals
2Flag of the United States.svg  United States 54194594411.0411291.333
3Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China 53284673951.1821371.857
4Flag of Japan.svg  Japan 52373813890.9797110.636
5Flag of Poland.svg  Poland 51464414450.9919120.750
6Flag of Venezuela.svg  Venezuela 50552623950.6631150.067
Source: [ citation needed ]
9 August 2008
20:00
Venezuela  Flag of Venezuela.svg0–3Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Capital Indoor Stadium
Attendance: 12,000
Referees: Dejan Jovanovic (Serbia), Patrick Deregnaucourt (France)
(13–25, 13–25, 18–25)
result statistics
11 August 2008
20:00
China  Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg3–1Flag of Poland.svg  Poland Capital Indoor Stadium
Attendance: 12,000
Referees: Victor Manuel Rodriguez (Puerto Rico), Francisco de Souza (Brazil)
(22–25, 25–15, 25–20, 25–22)
result statistics
13 August 2008
20:00
Cuba  Flag of Cuba.svg3–2Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Capital Indoor Stadium
Attendance: 13,000
Referees: Frank Leuthauser (Germany), Massimo Menghini (Italy)
(18–25, 14–25, 25–23, 32–30, 15–13)
result statistics
15 August 2008
20:00
United States  Flag of the United States.svg3–2Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Capital Indoor Stadium
Attendance: 13,000
Referees: Konstantin Tufekchiev (Bulgaria), Umit Sokullu (Turkey)
(23–25, 25–22, 23–25, 25–20, 15–11)
result statistics
17 August 2008
20:00
China  Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg3–0Flag of Japan.svg  Japan Capital Indoor Stadium
Attendance: 13,000
Referees: Kim Kun-Tae (South Korea), Janpen Jirakakul (Thailand)
(26–24, 25–16, 25–14)
result statistics
Quarterfinal
19 August 2008
20:00
China  Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg3–0Flag of Russia.svg  Russia Capital Indoor Stadium
Attendance: 13,000
Referees: Humberto Salas (Mexico), Victor Manuel Rodriguez (Puerto Rico)
(25–22, 27–25, 25–19)
result statistics
Semifinal
21 August 2008
20:00
China  Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg0–3Flag of Brazil.svg  Brazil Capital Indoor Stadium
Attendance: 13,000
Referees: Frank Leuthauser (Germany), Andrei Zenovich (Russia)
(25–27, 22–25, 14–25)
result statistics
Bronze medal match
23 August 2008
12:30
Cuba  Flag of Cuba.svg1–3Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Bronze medal icon.svg Capital Indoor Stadium
Attendance: 12,500
Referees: Andrei Zenovich (Russia), Konstantin Tufekchiev (Bulgaria)
(16–25, 25–21, 13–25, 20–25)
result statistics

Water polo

China participated in both the men's and the women's tournaments. The men's team finished in 12th place, while the women's team finished in 5th place.

Men's tournament

Roster

The following is the Chinese roster in the men's water polo tournament of the 2008 Summer Olympics. [14]

NamePos.HeightWeightDate of birthClub
1 Ge Weiqing GK1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)90 kg (200 lb)25 April 1977 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Shanghai
2 Liang Zhongxing CB1.98 m (6 ft 6 in)98 kg (216 lb)23 December 1986 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Guangdong Guangzhou
3 Wu Zhiyu CB1.98 m (6 ft 6 in)108 kg (238 lb)9 September 1983 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Shanghai
4 Yu Lijun CF1.96 m (6 ft 5 in)108 kg (238 lb)28 November 1978 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Shanghai
5 Li Jun CB1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)85 kg (187 lb)18 October 1980 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Huana Changsha
6 Tan Feihu CF1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)98 kg (216 lb)1 January 1987 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Huana Changsha
7 Wang Yong D1.84 m (6 ft 0 in)90 kg (200 lb)29 January 1979 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Shanghai
8 Li Bin D1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)95 kg (209 lb)24 October 1983 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Shanghai
9 Wang Beiming D1.87 m (6 ft 2 in)96 kg (212 lb)13 August 1983 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Shanghai
10 Xie Junmin D1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)89 kg (196 lb)17 May 1983 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Guangdong Guangzhou
11 Han Zhidong D1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)80 kg (180 lb)29 July 1977 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Guangdong Guangzhou
12 Wang Yang D1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)78 kg (172 lb)17 January 1983 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Guangdong Guangzhou
13 Ma Jianjun GK1.92 m (6 ft 4 in)84 kg (185 lb)8 October 1984 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Shanghai
Head coach: Wang Minhui
Group play
TeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification
Flag of the United States.svg  United States 54013731+68Qualified for the semifinals
Flag of Croatia.svg  Croatia 54015631+258Qualified for the quarterfinals
Flag of Serbia (2004-2010).svg  Serbia 53025038+126
Flag of Germany.svg  Germany 52033344114Will play for places 7–10
Flag of Italy.svg  Italy 52035750+74Will play for places 7–12
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China 50052564390
Source: [ citation needed ]

All times are China Standard Time (UTC+8).

10 August 2008
16:40
Report United States  Flag of the United States.svg84Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Ying Tung Natatorium, Beijing
Referees:
Balfanbayev (KAZ), Brguljan (MNE)
Score by quarters:3–1, 1–2, 2–1, 2–0
Azevedo  5, Beaubien  2Goals Wang B.  2
12 August 2008
16:40
Report Germany  Flag of Germany.svg65Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Ying Tung Natatorium, Beijing
Referees:
Moliner Molins (ESP), Hart (AUS)
Score by quarters: 0–2, 5–2, 0–0, 1–1
Savić  2, Schertwitis  2Goals Yu  2
14 August 2008
16:40
Report China  Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg719Flag of Italy.svg  Italy Ying Tung Natatorium, Beijing
Referees:
Kiszelly (HUN), Koryzna (POL)
Score by quarters: 2–5, 2–5, 1–4, 2–5
Xie  3, Han  2Goals Calcaterra  4, Gallo  3, Angelini  3, Di Costanzo  2, Felugo  2, Mistrangelo  2
16 August 2008
16:40
Report Serbia  Flag of Serbia (2004-2010).svg155Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Ying Tung Natatorium, Beijing
Referees:
Koryzna (POL), Oshima (JPN)
Score by quarters:5–2, 2–1, 4–2, 4–0
Šapić  9, Vujasinović  3Goals Liang  3, Xie  2
18 August 2008
16:40
Report China  Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg416Flag of Croatia.svg  Croatia Ying Tung Natatorium, Beijing
Score by quarters: 0–4, 0–3, 1–1, 3–8
Wu  2Goals Barač  4, Joković  3, Đogaš  2, Marković  2, Hinić  2
Classification quarter-final
20 August 2008
10:50
Report Greece  Flag of Greece.svg138Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Ying Tung Natatorium, Beijing
Referees:
Balfanbayev (KAZ), Knights (NZL)
Score by quarters:3–1, 4–4, 2–0, 4–3
Ntoskas  4, G. Afroudakis  3, C. Afroudakis  2Goals Xie  3, Wang Yo.  2
Classification 11th–12th
22 August 2008
09:30
Report Canada  Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg87Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Ying Tung Natatorium, Beijing
Referees:
Koryzna (POL), Argyros (GRE)
Score by quarters: 1–1, 3–1, 1–2, 3–3
Boyd  2, Sayegh  2Goals Yu  2, Han  2

Women's tournament

Roster

The following is the Chinese roster in the women's water polo tournament of the 2008 Summer Olympics. [28]

NamePos.HeightWeightDate of birthClub
1 Yang Jun GK1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)70 kg (150 lb)28 April 1988 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Tianjin
2 Teng Fei D1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)65 kg (143 lb)23 January 1988 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Tianjin
3 Liu Ping CB1.74 m (5 ft 9 in)70 kg (150 lb)1 May 1987 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Tianjin
4 Sun Yujun D1.68 m (5 ft 6 in)65 kg (143 lb)30 January 1987 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Tianjin
5 He Jin CF1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)90 kg (200 lb)3 May 1987 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Tianjin
6 Sun Yating CF1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)75 kg (165 lb)24 February 1988 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Tianjin
7 Wang Ying CB1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)78 kg (172 lb)7 August 1988 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Guangxi
8 Gao Ao D1.71 m (5 ft 7 in)73 kg (161 lb)26 July 1990 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Tianjin
9 Wang Yi D1.79 m (5 ft 10 in)70 kg (150 lb)29 July 1987 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Guangxi
10 Ma Huanhuan CB1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)72 kg (159 lb)13 January 1990 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Guangxi
11 Sun Huizi CB1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)70 kg (150 lb)11 June 1990 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Sichuan
12 Qiao Leiying D1.76 m (5 ft 9 in)73 kg (161 lb)24 August 1989 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Sichuan
13 Tan Ying GK1.84 m (6 ft 0 in)75 kg (165 lb)30 June 1987 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Sichuan
Head coach: Juan Jane Giralt
Group play
TeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification
Flag of the United States.svg  United States 32103327+65Qualified for semifinals
Flag of Italy.svg  Italy 32102826+25Qualified for quarterfinals
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China 3102333302
Flag of Russia.svg  Russia 3003263480Will play for places 7th–8th
Source: [ citation needed ]

All times are China Standard Time (UTC+8).

11 August 2008
17:00
Report United States  Flag of the United States.svg1211Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Ying Tung Natatorium, Beijing
Referees:
Gabor Kiszelly (HUN), Ahmet Erhan Tulga (TUR)
Score by quarters: 3–3, 5–4, 2–2, 2–2
Golda  4, Craig  3, Hayes  2Goals Gao  3, Teng  2, Sun Yu.  2, Sun H.  2
13 August 2008
17:00
Report Russia  Flag of Russia.svg1113Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Ying Tung Natatorium, Beijing
Referees:
Gaetan Turcotte (CAN), Torsten Bock (GER)
Score by quarters: 2–3, 5–4, 3–1, 1–5
Pantyulina  3, Vylegzhanina  2Goals Sun Yu.  4, Gao  2, Sun H.  2
15 August 2008
17:00
Report Italy  Flag of Italy.svg109Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Ying Tung Natatorium, Beijing
Referees:
Gabor Kiszelly (HUN), Boris Margeta (SLO)
Score by quarters: 2–2, 4–2, 2–4, 2–1
Casanova  4, di Mario  3Goals Sun Ya.  3, Wang Yi  2, Qiao  2
Quarterfinal
17 August 2008
14:20
Report China  Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg1112Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia Ying Tung Natatorium, Beijing
Referees:
Decio Jr Patelli (BRA), Jaime Moliner Molins (ESP)
Score by quarters: 4–4, 2–2, 2–4, 3–2
Ma  3, Sun H.  2Goals Gynther  5, Cuffe  2, M. Rippon  2
Classification 5th–6th
19 August 2008
13:00
Report China  Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg107Flag of Italy.svg  Italy Ying Tung Natatorium, Beijing
Referees:
Ahmet Erhan Tulga (TUR), Gaetan Turcotte (CAN)
Score by quarters:3–1, 2–3, 1–3, 4–0
Gao  4, Sun H.  2Goals di Mario  3, Zanchi  2

Weightlifting

China automatically qualifies for 6 men's and 4 women's places.

Men
AthleteEventSnatchClean & JerkTotalRank
ResultRankResultRank
Long Qingquan −56 kg 13211601292Gold medal icon.svg
Zhang Xiangxiang −62 kg 14311761319Gold medal icon.svg
Liao Hui −69 kg 15811901348Gold medal icon.svg
Shi Zhiyong 1524152DNF
Li Hongli −77 kg 16811982366Silver medal icon.svg
Lu Yong −85 kg 18022141394Gold medal icon.svg
Women
AthleteEventSnatchClean & JerkTotalRank
ResultRankResultRank
Chen Xiexia −48 kg 951117 OR 1212 OR DSQ [29]
Chen Yanqing −58 kg 1061138 OR 1244 OR Gold medal icon.svg
Liu Chunhong −69 kg 128 WR 1158 WR 1286 WR DSQ [29]
Cao Lei −75 kg 128 OR 1154 OR 1282 OR DSQ [29]

Wrestling

Key:

Men's freestyle
AthleteEventQualificationRound of 16QuarterfinalSemifinalRepechage 1Repechage 2Final / BM
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Rank
Qin He −60 kg Flag of Cuba (3-2).svg  Quintana  (CUB)
L 1–3 PP
Did not advance13
Wang Qiang −66 kg Flag of Kazakhstan (3-2).svg  Spiridonov  (KAZ)
L 1–3 PP
Did not advance20
Si Riguleng −74 kg Flag of Cuba (3-2).svg  Fundora  (CUB)
L 1–3 PP
Did not advance13
Wang Ying −84 kg Flag of Russia.svg  Ketoev  (RUS)
L 1–3 PP
Did not advance14
Liang Lei −120 kg Flag of Poland.svg  Bartnicki  (POL)
W 3–1 PP
Flag of the United States.svg  Mocco  (USA)
L 0–3 PO
Did not advance10
Men's Greco-Roman
AthleteEventQualificationRound of 16QuarterfinalSemifinalRepechage 1Repechage 2Final / BM
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Rank
Jiao Huafeng −55 kg ByeFlag of Georgia.svg  Gogitadze  (GEO)
L 0–3 PO
Did not advance17
Sheng Jiang −60 kg Flag of Azerbaijan (1991-2013).svg  Rahimov  (AZE)
L 1–3 PP
Did not advanceFlag of Romania.svg  Diaconu  (ROU)
W 3–1 PP
Flag of Bulgaria.svg  Nazaryan  (BUL)
W 3–1 PP
Flag of Kazakhstan (3-2).svg  Tengizbayev  (KAZ)
L 1–3 PP
Bronze medal icon.svg
Li Yanyan −66 kg ByeFlag of Romania.svg  Panait  (ROU)
W 3–1 PP
Flag of Kazakhstan (3-2).svg  Bayakhmetov  (KAZ)
L 1–3 PP
Did not advance10
Chang Yongxiang −74 kg ByeFlag of Bulgaria.svg  Yanakiev  (BUL)
W 3–1 PP
Flag of Peru.svg  Barrera  (PER)
W 3–1 PP
Flag of Belarus (1995-2012).svg  Mikhalovich  (BLR)
W 3–1 PP
ByeFlag of Georgia.svg  Kvirkelia  (GEO)
L 0–3 PO
Silver medal icon.svg
Ma Sanyi −84 kg ByeFlag of Hungary.svg  Fodor  (HUN)
L 1–3 PP
Did not advanceByeFlag of Azerbaijan (1991-2013).svg  Gadabadze  (AZE)
W 3–1 PP
Flag of Turkey.svg  Avluca  (TUR)
L 1–3 PP
5
Jiang Huachen −96 kg ByeFlag of Algeria.svg  Bouguerra  (ALG)
W 3–0 PO
Flag of the United States.svg  Wheeler  (USA)
L 1–3 PP
Did not advance9
Liu Deli −120 kg Flag of Greece.svg  Papadopoulos  (GRE)
W 3–1 PP
Flag of the United States.svg  Byers  (USA)
L 1–3 PP
Did not advance9
Women's freestyle
AthleteEventQualificationRound of 16QuarterfinalSemifinalRepechage 1Repechage 2Final / BM
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Rank
Li Xiaomei −48 kg ByeFlag of Japan.svg  Icho  (JPN)
L 1–3 PP
Did not advance13
Xu Li −55 kg Flag of Romania.svg  Pavăl  (ROU)
W 3–0 PO
Flag of Kazakhstan (3-2).svg  Smirnova  (KAZ)
W 3–1 PP
Flag of Colombia.svg  Rentería  (COL)
W 5–0 VT
ByeFlag of Japan.svg  Yoshida  (JPN)
L 0–5 VT
Silver medal icon.svg
Xu Haiyan −63 kg ByeFlag of Mongolia.svg  Badrakh  (MGL)
W 3–1 PP
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Dugrenier  (CAN)
L 1–3 PP
Did not advance9
Wang Jiao −72 kg Flag of Sweden.svg  Fransson  (SWE)
W 3–1 PP
Flag of the United States.svg  Bernard  (USA)
W 3–1 PP
Flag of Japan.svg  Hamaguchi  (JPN)
W 5–0 VT
ByeFlag of Bulgaria.svg  Zlateva  (BUL)
W 5–0 VT
Gold medal icon.svg

Media coverage

The main rights to Olympic coverage in China are held by China Central Television (CCTV). The 2008 Summer Olympics were the first ever to be broadcast in high definition (HDTV). Besides HDTV, CCTV will broadcast in digital cable TV. Live broadcasts will run on CCTV-1, CCTV-5 and CCTV-12, with re-run broadcasts on CCTV-2 and CCTV-7. CCTV.com, the only official Beijing Olympic Games mobile phone and Internet broadcast platform on the mainland and Macao, will broadcast 3,800 hours of the Olympic Games. CCTV will follow the homegrown mobile TV China Multimedia Mobile Broadcasting (CMMB) standard. China Telecom, China Netcom and Shanghai Media Group will broadcast using Internet Protocol television (IPTV) services. Radio coverage will be provided by China National Radio (CNR). China Mobile will also enable subscribers to catch live results and data.

Major Chinese Internet portals have signed coverage deals with CCTV.com to be Internet Content Services Sponsors: Sina.com, Netease.com, Tencent and Sohu.com. CCTV has joined with these online partners to run an interactive website offering streaming video broadcasts of events, which will be viewable only in China, and web profiles through which users can contact Olympic athletes. Officials expect 10m to 20m internet users to watch the Olympic Games in China via video streaming. 102m people had watched the games online in China, according to Timo Lumme, marketing director for the IOC. [30] Phoenix TV broadcast the Opening Ceremony

Kit sponsorship

China competed in all 28 Olympic sports. US sportswear company Nike has a sponsorship deal with 22 Chinese sports associations to provide outfits for those Olympic teams at the Beijing Games. Germany's Adidas has the endorsement rights for China's volleyball and football teams while Chinese company Li-Ning is the provider of the shooting, gymnastics, diving and table tennis teams. [31] Yonex is the main sponsor of the China Badminton Team.

See also

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Awards
Preceded by Laureus World Team of the Year
2009
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