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Frontiers in Sport Research, 2022, 4(7); doi: 10.25236/FSR.2022.040705.

The Practical Significance of Zhu Ting as China's First Female Olympic Flag-bearer

Author(s)

Yuxin Liu1, Libo Shi2

Corresponding Author:
​Yuxin Liu
Affiliation(s)

1Physical Education School of Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710119, China

2Guangzhou Panyu District Tianyun Primary School, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 511400, China

Abstract

On the eve of the Tokyo Olympics, Zhu Ting was appointed by the Chinese Olympic delegation as one of the flag bearers for the opening ceremony. This is the first female athlete in the history of the Chinese Olympics to serve as the flag bearer for the opening ceremony. It is of great significance. Women's volleyball is the only group event of China's three major balls that has won an Olympic championship. The spirit of women's volleyball represented by it is a full manifestation of the Chinese national sports spirit and the sports spirit of the new era. The flag bearer at the opening ceremony represented the image of the country and showed the spirit of the country. Zhu Ting became the first Chinese Olympic flag bearer, not only promote the Olympic concept of equality between men and women, but also interpret the image of the new women's volleyball team that is united and tolerant. It has also become an important history node in enhancing the voice of Chinese female athletes. 

Keywords

Olympic Games, Olympic concept, Female volleyball sports, Voice

Cite This Paper

Yuxin Liu, Libo Shi. The Practical Significance of Zhu Ting as China's First Female Olympic Flag-bearer. Frontiers in Sport Research (2022) Vol. 4, Issue 7: 24-28. https://doi.org/10.25236/FSR.2022.040705.

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