China at the 2014 Asian Games facts for kids

Quick facts for kids China at the Asian Games
Flag of People's Republic of China
Code IOC:   CHN
Asian Games 2014 at the Incheon,South Korea
Athlete	897 in 36 sports
Flag bearer	Lei Sheng
Medals Rank: 1	Gold 151	Silver 109	Bronze 83	Total 342

China took part in the 2014 Asian Games! This big sports event happened in Incheon, South Korea. It ran from September 19 to October 4, 2014. China sent a huge team of athletes and did incredibly well. They showed off their amazing skills across many different sports.

China's Amazing Performance at the Games

China was the top country at the 2014 Asian Games. They won the most medals overall. This was a huge achievement for their athletes. China sent 897 competitors to the games. These athletes competed in 36 different sports. They were joined by 140 officials. Lei Sheng, a famous fencer, was China's flag bearer. This means he proudly carried the flag during the opening ceremony.

Winning the Most Medals

China earned a total of 342 medals. This included 151 gold medals, 109 silver medals, and 83 bronze medals. This impressive haul put them in first place. It showed how strong China's sports programs are. Athletes trained hard to reach this level of success.

Medal Mania: China's Top Sports

China's athletes excelled in many sports. They won gold medals in a wide variety of events. Some sports saw China dominate completely. Here's a look at how China performed in different areas.

Shooting for Gold: China's Aiming Success

Shooting was a sport where China truly shined. Chinese athletes won an incredible 27 gold medals in shooting. They also took home 17 silver and 6 bronze medals. This made shooting their most successful sport. It showed their precision and focus.

Swimming and Diving: Making a Splash

Chinese swimmers and divers also had a fantastic time. In swimming, China won 22 gold medals. They also got 12 silver and 11 bronze medals. Divers were equally impressive. They secured 10 gold medals and 6 silver medals. Their grace and power were clear to see.

Gymnastics and Wushu: Artistry and Strength

Gymnastics was another strong area for China. Athletes won 9 gold medals, 7 silver, and 3 bronze. Wushu, a Chinese martial art, also brought great success. China won 10 gold medals, 1 silver, and 1 bronze in Wushu. These sports showed both artistic skill and physical strength.

Other Top Sports for China

China also performed very well in other sports. They won 15 gold medals in Athletics. Rowing brought 9 gold medals. Weightlifting added 7 gold medals to their total. Table tennis, a sport China is famous for, saw them win 6 gold medals. These results highlight China's wide range of athletic talent.

Sport	Gold	Silver	Bronze	Total	Rank
Archery	1	2	1	4	2
Athletics	15	13	11	39	1
Badminton	4	3	2	9	1
Basketball	0	1	0	1	2
Beach volleyball	1	1	2	4	1
Bowling	0	1	0	1	8
Boxing	1	2	0	3	3
Canoeing	3	4	3	10	2
Cycling	5	6	5	16	1
Diving	10	6	0	16	1
Equestrian	0	1	0	1	5
Fencing	3	4	5	12	2
Field hockey	0	1	0	1	3
Golf	0	0	1	1	4
Gymnastics	9	7	3	19	1
Judo	1	1	3	5	5
Karate	0	2	2	4	7
Modern pentathlon	3	0	1	4	1
Rowing	9	0	1	10	1
Rugby sevens	1	0	0	1	2
Sailing	3	2	2	7	2
Sepaktakraw	0	0	1	1	9
Shooting	27	17	6	50	1
Soft tennis	0	2	4	6	2
Softball	0	0	1	1	3
Swimming	22	12	11	45	1
Synchronized swimming	3	0	0	3	1
Table tennis	6	4	0	10	1
Taekwondo	2	4	3	9	3
Tennis	1	2	1	4	2
Triathlon	0	0	3	3	3
Volleyball	0	1	0	1	3
Water polo	1	0	1	2	1
Weightlifting	7	5	2	14	1
Wrestling	1	3	5	9	6
Wushu	10	1	1	12	1
Total	151	108	83	342	1