From the very beginning when Zhang Mengxue shot for China’s first gold, to when the country’s women’s volleyball team fought hard to clench the gold they’ve craved for over a decade, we’ve seen from afar so much joy and heartache, kisses and hugs. These heartening moments will surely go down in history as some of the finest of 2016.
But before they are put to the back of our minds, let’s revisit some of Team China’s moments of glory in Rio.