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As the Paris Olympics comes to a close, the Guangdong sports delegation has achieved a historic result with 8 gold, 4 silver, and 4 bronze medals, setting new records in both the total number of medals and gold medals won. This performance has exceeded expectations, according to Cui Jian, the Head of the Sports Bureau of Guangdong Province.

Breakthrough in artistic swimming

At the Paris Olympics, Guangdong sent 38 athletes to represent the Chinese sports delegation, accounting for about 9.4% of the total number of athletes. Guangdong's contribution to gold medals was the highest among all provinces and municipalities in China.

Cui highlighted a significant breakthrough in artistic swimming, showing reporters coverage from major French media. The French newspaper "L'Équipe"featured a front-page story on China's incredible progress in artistic swimming. France's top French-language TV channel, France 5,made a special report on the Chinese artistic swimming team, and EUROSPORT prominently displayed photos of each Chinese swimmer after their victory. "We're seeing how Chinese cultural confidence is shining on the international Olympic stage," Cui remarked.

Need for optimization in project structure and talent pool

Despite the impressive achievements, Cui noted areas for improvement. Compared to other major sports provinces, the number of Guangdong's athletes is relatively small, indicating a need for a stronger talent pool. Additionally, there are challenges in the structure of gold medal events that require further analysis and improvement.

"For example, according to the national 6+3+3 strategy, we have issues beyond diving in the six traditional gold medal sports. We need to work harder in swimming, gymnastics, and table tennis," Cui explained.

New sports events have also been introduced in the Olympics. Cui watched breakdancing competitions and expressed his thoughts on emerging sports. "We had three skateboarders from Guangdong this time, but none advanced, indicating a significant gap. In tennis, a traditionally strong sport for Europe and the U.S., Wang Xinyu and Zhang Zhizhen's silver medal reflects positive progress in our open sports policies. However, we must innovate and make breakthroughs in our sports management and operational mechanisms for future competitive sports development."

Experience from Paris for the 15th National Games

Cui was impressed by the enthusiasm and minimalist style of the Paris Olympic venues and their advanced information services.

"The network coverage at any venue was smooth, including at the 80,000-capacity Stade de France, where images were transmitted seamlessly, and results for all events could be quickly accessed via mobile phones. The atmosphere at the venues was excellent, integrating France's best landscapes and architecture with the sports venues. The temporary venues were convenient and provided a refreshing viewing experience. The emphasis on environmental sustainability was evident in all aspects, offering valuable insights for us in hosting the 15th National Games."

专访广东体育局局长：广东创历届奥运最好成绩，巴黎之行为十五运办赛取经

巴黎奥运会已近尾声，至截稿为止，广东体育代表团已经取得8金4银4铜的成绩，广东代表团的奖牌总数和夺冠人次均创造历史，并在多个项目实现突破。广东省体育局局长崔剑在受访时表示，这一成绩优于预期。

花泳项目实现突破

此次巴黎奥运会，广东共有38名运动员入选中国体育代表团，约占代表团运动员总人数的9.4%，已经取得8金4银4铜的成绩，金牌贡献率位居全国各省市第一。

崔剑特别提到花样游泳项目上的突破，他向记者展示了法国主流媒体有关中国花样游泳的报道：法国队报用头版报道中国花泳实现了不可思议的突破；世界最知名的法语电视频道——法国电视五台，为中国花样游泳队作了专题报道；EUROSPORT总台在中国队夺冠后，特别贴出中国花泳队每位运动员的照片，这在之前从未有过。“我们更多看到了文化融入后，中国的文化自信在国际奥林匹克舞台上的绽放。”

项目结构和人才厚度仍需优化

崔剑认为，成绩背后仍有隐忧。首先相比国内体育大省，广东运动员参赛人数并不多，说明人才厚度仍有所欠缺。其次，获得金牌的结构上还存在问题，如何优化需要更多的思考和研究。

“比如从国家6+3+3战略分析，在六个奥运夺金传统优势项目上，我们除了跳水，其他项目不同程度存在问题，游泳、体操、乒乓球我们都要更加努力。”

除了传统项目，此次奥运会在设项上也有新变化。崔剑特意去看了霹雳舞的比赛，对新兴运动项目的发展深有感触。“我们广东在滑板上这次有三名选手参赛，但最后没能突围，说明还存在较大差距。还有过去欧美的传统优势项目网球，王欣瑜临时与张之臻配合，拿到银牌，反映出我们在开放办体育方面取得的积极成效。但我们也必须看到，今后在竞技体育的发展上，如何在管理体制和运行机制上实现创新和突破。”

为十五运取经

进入奥运村后，崔剑感受到了巴黎办赛热情和简约的风格，也对巴黎奥运会的信息化服务印象深刻。

“他们在任何赛场网络都非常流畅，包括在可以容纳八万人的法兰西体育场，可以顺畅地传输图像，可以用手机快速查阅所有比赛项目的成绩，信息量非常大。整个赛场的氛围很好，把法国最佳的景观、建筑与赛场完美结合，临时搭建的场馆使用起来也没有不方便的感觉，反而带给大家耳目一新的观赛体验。还有绿色环保的理念体现在各个方面，这些都为我们十五运的办赛提供了很好的借鉴。”

文丨羊城晚报特派巴黎记者 苏荇 吕航翻译丨赵凡英文审校丨林佳岱