It's turning more and more like Soviet vs USA.

China turned out surprisingly strong performance,not just athletes,but also politics.

Wada is one, judging is another. China got again surprisingly quite friendly judging. You babe it, artistic swimming and gym, diving, boxing, all need power behind doors.

Just like Soviet and America, each had significant influence behind closed doors.

2028 in American soul, so little suspense there, host is going to easily top both gold and total. Real suspense is would host dare to arrest Chinese delegates? Maybe not athletes, that's too much, but coaches or doctors on Ped issues, one can't rule it out