Hopes run high for Asian games squad

Chinese athletics stars aiming to maintain momentum at Jakarta showcase

Editor's note: This is the first instalment in China Daily's series of previews ahead of the 2018 Asian Games, which open on Aug 18 in Jakarta.

Athletics was long considered a stumbling block for China, perpetuated by the myth that Asians lacked natural ability in track and field. But that stereotype has been shattered again and again by Chinese athletes so far this year.