The Chinese Equestrian Association has announced the qualification list for the 2024 Paris Olympics as the list includes Hua Tian (Alex) and Sun Huadong, along with four horses.
Alex Hua Tian competes in the eventing jumping team and individual final at the Hangzhou Asian Games, Oct. 2, 2023. (Xinhua/Wei Peiquan)
Hua Tian and Sun Huadong, along with Bao Yingfeng and Liang Ruiji, participated in the equestrian eventing team competition at the Tokyo Olympics and secured the ninth place, marking the best-ever result for the Chinese team in this event.
At the Hangzhou Asian Games, the foursome won the team gold medal in eventing, while Hua Tian also claimed the individual gold in the same discipline.
At the age of 34, Hua Tian will embark on his fourth Olympic journey, following his appearances at Beijing 2008, Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020.