What they say

Zhao Shuai, reigning Olympic taekwondo 58-kg champion

"The postponement of the Tokyo Olympics disrupted our original preparations for the Games. For each phase, we have had to complete a different task to adjust ourselves to peak condition for the Olympics, so we needed to make new plans for everything. It's challenging for me, and the rivals are very competitive. All I can do now is to make the best possible preparations and try my best in the matches."

Xiao Ruoteng, Team China artistic gymnast

"Our goal remains the same, which is to raise the national flag and stand on the podium at the Tokyo Olympics. We are under pressure as the Tokyo Games are just a month away, but the team is helping us to adjust our mentality. I believe we will show great spirit in Tokyo."

Wu Yonghua, executive director of Anta Group

"We have provided a total of 28 Chinese national teams with sportswear at various Olympic Games, and now we have 1,400 patents in the sector. Sponsoring the Olympics has always been a priority for us, and we have been working closely with the Chinese Olympics Committee and Chinese sports. The podium uniform showcases both Chinese culture and cutting-edge sports technology."

Ye Jintian, renowned art director who designed Team China's podium uniform

"I wish for a smooth and successful Tokyo Olympics, which have been facing a lot of challenges and difficulties. Many of our friends had plans to visit Tokyo, but now we are unable to travel. As for the design of the Team China podium uniforms, I feel this is a chance to rediscover traditional Chinese culture and explain it to the world."

Zou Shiming, former two-time Olympic boxing champion

"Even though I'm retired, I still pay a lot of attention to China's boxing team. As long as I have time, I watch their bouts. Now the current generation of boxers have a much better environment than what we had, and I hope the latest sports technology can benefit them. I hope our men's and women's boxing teams can show our fighting spirit at the Tokyo Olympics and make some breakthroughs."