13 divers will participate in all ten events, with many of the
athletes expecting to make their international debut.
Inexperienced though, the young divers have the strength of
reaching the top of the podium. The favorites include 15-year-old
Jia Tong who hit the stardom at last year's Montreal World
Championships when she captured a gold and a bronze medal at the 10
meter platform. She had a more spectacular performance this year,
winning six golds and one silver out of the seven competitions she
participated.
Rookies are also expected to make remarkable marks at men's
platform competitions. Teenagers Lin Yue, Huo Liang and Zhou Lvxing
are among the young talents while He Chong will make his splash at
all three board events.
In addition, Olympic and world champion Guo Jingjing will lead
the veterans to ensure a dream showpiece from the Chinese
squad.
(Xinhua News Agency July 18, 2006)
