Chinese state councilor encourages athletes to give their best shot at Paris Olympics

BEIJING, July 13 (Xinhua) -- Chinese State Councilor Shen Yiqin called on Chinese athletes to go all out for athletic success and show good sportsmanship at the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris.

Shen made the remarks on Saturday at the launch ceremony for China's Olympic delegation.

Shen stressed that Chinese athletes should promote Olympic spirit and demonstrate sportsmanship while striving for sporting a