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Chinese volunteers at the Paris 2024 Olympics reflect on their transformative experiences, from navigating their roles to forging international friendships. "I was just 5 years old during the 2008 Beijing Olympics," reminisced Chen Penghan, a 21-year-old student at Beijing Language and Culture University (BLCU). "But I vividly remember watching the captivating opening ceremony with my family and seeing the Chinese delegation enter the stadium. From that moment, I told myself: one day, I want to be part of this grand event." The 2024 Paris Olympics, held from July 27 to Aug 12, saw records broken and friendships forged. The success of this monumental event wouldn't have been possible without the efforts of 54,000 volunteers, and Chen was one of them. Chen, along with 26 other students from 14 universities partnered with the Alliance Francaise, a French language institute, was chosen as a volunteer. ▲ From left to right: Chen Penghan (front) poses for a photo with athletes from Burkina
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