Beijing, China, July 7, 2021: China is expected to have more than 400 athletes competing at the Tokyo Olympic Games, with 318 spots already secured in 224 events for 30 disciplines, China Xinhua Sports reports.
At Rio 2016, China sent a record-high 416 athletes in 26 disciplines and 210 events - its largest delegation for an overseas Olympic Games.
Many of China’s national teams also announced their squads on Monday, with track and field consisting of 50 athletes, swimming 30, rowing 28 and shooting 24.
Rio 2016 women’s volleyball MVP Zhu Ting will captain the team in their defence of the crown in Tokyo.
China hopes to contend for gold in diving, table tennis, shooting, gymnastics and weightlifting, with medals also expected in badminton, taekwondo, sailing, rowing, karate, women's boxing, women's volleyball, swimming and track and field.
The complete list of China's Tokyo-bound delegation will be announced soon. The Tokyo Olympic Games, which has been postponed by one year due to COVID-19, is scheduled to start on July 23.