HONG KONG: From mighty China, who are aiming to repeat their medal-laden triumph of four years ago, to war-weary Afghanistan, who are just glad to be back, Asia is gearing up for the greatest sporting show on earth.
The world’s most populous continent, Asia has rarely punched its weight at the Olympics, with only seven nations finishing inside the top 50 on the medal standings at the 2000 Sydney Games.
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