After Leaving the Sports Circle, I Became a Cooking God (Completed BL)

Chapter 255-256

Translator: dapotaturs

Release Date: 10/11/2023

Chapter 255: The Opening of the Olympic Track and Field Schedule!

On the morning of July 24th at 7 AM, the qualification rounds for men's 10m air pistol had already begun. However, the athletes from the track and field team did not go to watch the competition in the Olympic Village. Instead, after ensuring they had sufficient sleep and rest, they proceeded to the training facilities prepared by the Japanese organizers for athletes from various events.

On the 24th, China's shooting team maintained their usual excellent form and a stable mindset. In the face of top-notch competitors from around the world, they managed to secure the first gold medal of the Olympics for China by outshooting their opponents in the final two shots!

China's team had a successful start in the first competition, and this early victory filled all Chinese spectators with joy and pride.

Compared to the Rio Olympics in 2016, the distance between the host city and China in this Tokyo Olympics can be seen as a "home game" for China. Perhaps due to this proximity, the athletes adapted well to the overall environment in Tokyo. With this solid foundation in terms of their condition, athletes from various events also performed exceptionally well.

In the competition schedule from July 24th to July 29th, China currently holds a relatively stable second place on the medal table. However, the gap between China and the third-placed UK team is not very significant. The UK team has the potential to overtake China at any time, and the presence of this possibility keeps both Chinese audiences and Chinese athletes on edge.

Starting from July 30th, the track and field schedule will officially begin, and a total of 43 gold medals will be awarded in the entire track and field program, with China having a reasonable chance to win no more than 3 of them.

Looking at the competition between China and the UK in track and field in the previous Olympics, China won two gold, two silver, and two bronze medals, while the UK won two gold, one silver, and four bronze medals. In terms of strength in track and field events, it's hard to say who is stronger between China and the UK.

"In general, although the UK's chances of winning gold and their medal-winning strength are similar to ours, we absolutely cannot be complacent. To maintain China's current position on the gold medal tally, at the very least in track and field events, we must ensure that the number of medals we win is not less than that of the UK!"

On the noon of July 29th, Jiang Wentao held a small meeting with the track and field team, primarily discussing this matter. China and the UK are currently neck and neck in the medal tally, and while the track and field team may not be able to significantly increase China's medal count, they must ensure that the track and field team does not drag the team down.

The coaches and athletes of the national team listened attentively to Jiang Wentao's words. Of course, even if he hadn't said it, they would still give their all in the competition. After all, this is the Olympic stage they have been dreaming of for a long time, and who wouldn't want to leave a successful mark on this stage?

After this meeting, Jiang Wentao also had a private conversation with Su Bai, inquiring about the current progress of Chen Yadan, Lin Yao, Zhang Jiale, and Li Junhao's combination in the mixed-gender 4x400m relay. When Su Bai made the decision to give up the mixed-gender 4x400m relay event, Pei Jin'an had also submitted the final decision, and after reviewing the reasons, the Athletics Management Center had agreed to Su Bai's decision.

Su Bai, now considered an authority in the 400m sprint event in China, had his recommendation taken very seriously by the authorities. Furthermore, if the mixed-gender 4x400m relay were to affect the subsequent long string of events, it would be an unacceptable loss.