Photo: CCTV. On Monday evening local time, the Olympic delegation of the Chinese mainland arrived in Paris, officially kicking off Chinese fans expressed mixed reactions to the Paris Olympics opening ceremony on Saturday. The celebrations of French culture Chinese sports fans embrace 'immersive' viewing of Olympic Games in cinemas. Photo: CCTV "It is an unprecedented immersive large-screen viewing that allows me to feel the passion for sports pulsating in my veins," said a Chinese Olympic fan after watching the Paris Olympic Games in a cinema.
As the Paris Olympic Games are underway, many sports enthusiasts are excited to hear the news that China has introduced Olympic matches to the big screen for the first time, which means that they can now go to cinemas with friends and family members to cheer on Chinese athletes as they compete on the world stage.
The move aims to provide a new channel for the audience to appreciate the charm of Chinese athletes, insiders said. The service will be available in hundreds of cinemas nationwide, according to media reports. Audiences can enjoy a wide range of events such as table tennis, badminton, diving, volleyball, basketball, football, as well as the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics.
Several viewers reached by the Global Times lauded this move as a captivating "visual and auditory feast" to appreciate the incredible talent of Olympic athletes in a whole new light. The combination of the large screen and impressive sound system creates an immersive viewing feeling that makes you feel as though you are right there in the midst of the scene," a resident surnamed Lai in Southwest China's Chongqing Municipality told the Global Times.
The audience erupted into cheers and applause and their love and expectations for Team China are palpable in the air. It was a truly touching moment, showcasing the undeniable charm of sports events," Lai said. Among the audience were individuals wearing T-shirts emblazoned with the words "Go China," Lai said, noting that watching the Olympics Games in the cinema is vastly distinct from viewing it at home, as there is more interaction and resonance with fellow audience members who share the same passion for sports.
