China has established itself as a major Olympic host in recent years, with Beijing staging the 2008 Summer Olympics and becoming the first city to host both the Summer and Winter Games with the 2022 Winter Olympics. The 2008 Games were particularly iconic, with world-class venues like the Bird’s Nest Stadium and standout performances from athletes like Michael Phelps and Usain Bolt. However, China was not the host of the delayed 2020 Summer Olympics. That honor went to Tokyo, Japan. While China continues to be a top competitor and capable host, it wasn’t the site of the 2021 rescheduled Games.