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China targets first gold with Du Li and Yang Lian
China relies on state backed sports schools to win early golds in Beijing. Du Li and Yang Lian compete August 9 in air rifle and weightlifting aiming to start China’s medal haul as others push for dives table tennis and badminton with major nations close behind.
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