Dedication pays off for Chinese athletes

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Dedication pays off for Chinese athletes

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Thousands of kids get funding from the govt to attend Olympic schools

Thousands of kids get funding from the govt to attend Olympic schools

China is once again dominating the medal table at the Olympic Games, the payoff for years of dedication and hard work.

Each year, thousands of young children are sent off to sporting academies sponsored by the Chinese government, with the goal of one day becoming Olympic champions.

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