On the evening of August 7 local time, Hunan athlete Zhang Yayi and her teammates of the Chinese artistic swimming team claimed a gold medal in the artistic swimming team event at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

The CPC Hunan Provincial Committee and the Hunan Provincial People's Government sent a congratulatory message to the Chinese delegation.

"You have won immense glory for the country and people, as well as Hunan Province. We extend warm congratulations to the Chinese delegation and Zhang Yayi, and heartfelt compliments to all the athletes, coaches, and working staff of the Paris Olympics," read the message.

The message also extended sincere gratitude to the General Administration of Sports and the Chinese artistic swimming team for their care and support to Hunan's sports undertakings, wishing that the Chinese delegation would achieve good results at the Olympics.

The Chinese artistic swimming team celebrates after winning the gold. (Xinhua/Xue Yuge)

This article is from the Hunan Provincial Government www.enghunan.gov.cn.

Translator: Pang Yuehui

Chinese source: hunan.gov.cn

Photo source: Xinhua