China News Service, Tokyo, August 4 (Reporter Zhu Chenxi and Han Haidan) Chinese boxer Gu Hong competed in the semi-finals of the Tokyo Olympic Women's Heavyweight (64-69 kg) boxing on August 4, defeating American player Jones and successfully advanced to the final.
When asked whether the elimination of Chinese boxer Hu Jianguan in previous matches would affect her competitive state, Gu Hong said, "I cried. Hu Jianguan is my good friend. I really cried." Gu Hong said that her coach told her to slow down as soon as possible and not to be affected, but she said, "The impact on me that day was great, and I was really down."