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Team China has "achieved excellence" both on and off the field in Milan, Italy, over the past two weeks, said Tong Lixin, deputy head of the Chinese delegation at Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.
Milan has added the title of Olympic city to its long-held reputation as Italy's fashion and finance capital, a legacy crowning two decades of growth that has reshaped its skyline and boosted investment, tourism and cultural life in the city.
China's returning figure skating veterans Han Cong and Sui Wenjing finished their final rehearsal ahead of Milano-Cortina 2026 the hard way, with their injury-plagued performance at the Four Continents raising concerns over their Olympic prospects.
USOPC psychologist Emily Clark helps athletes redefine success beyond gold medals, focusing on mental resilience and the performance process. By addressing issues like stress and sleep, she prepares Olympians to handle pressure and setbacks, ensuring mental well-being remains a cornerstone of elite athletic performance and long-term career enjoyment.
With Milano-Cortina 2026 just around the corner, the return of the Four Continents Figure Skating Championships to Beijing serves as a critical final rehearsal for China's best and the world's elite ahead of next month's Olympic challenge.
