Chinese superfan spends thousands on Olympic souvenir obsession


In this photo taken on December 30, 2021, Olympic superfan Zhang Wenquan shows his collection of Olympic souvenirs at home in Beijing. - Crammed on every available surface in Zhang Wenquan's crowded Beijing home is Olympic memorabilia -- from mascots and torches to flags, banners, clothes and cuddly toys. - AFP

BEIJING, Jan 3, 2022 (AFP): Crammed on every available surface in Zhang Wenquan's crowded Beijing home is Olympic memorabilia -- from mascots and torches to flags, banners, clothes and cuddly toys.

The Chinese superfan scours the internet for rare souvenirs and snaps selfies several times a week by the countdown clock to the 2022 Winter Games in the capital.

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