Irrepressible Alex galloping toward Tokyo target

LONDON - Alex Hua Tian's objective for 2019 is clear - qualifying China for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games.

The London-born Chinese is kicking off his fourth Olympic cycle after making his debut in Beijing 2008, then narrowly missing London 2012 before finishing eighth in Rio two years ago.

For the first time ever, though, Hua is not alone - because now China is ready to form a three-day eventing team.