1952
For the first time, the five-star red flag fluttered at the Olympic Games
At that moment, the Chinese youth used the five-star red flag
Announce it to the world
Self-reliant, tenacious and unyielding China
It's back
The world was blown away
back then
Due to the limitations of the technical level
We can only see black and white images
Now, CCTV CCTV
"2024 China· AI Festival》
Through AI technology
Let this precious history be brought to life in color
Bright five-star red flag
Countless people were moved
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In this video that has been restored by AI
The one who held the national flag and was in high spirits
The standard-bearer's name is Zhang Changlu
is a basketball player
He is now 98 years old
As the first Olympic flag bearer of New China
His figure and the five-star red flag were recorded in history
From 1952 to 2024
Exactly 72 years have passed
Restore via AI
This cross-century old man Zhang Changlu
It seems to "meet" with my 26-year-old self again
1952
The 15th Olympic Games were held in Helsinki, Finland
For a variety of reasons
When the All-China Sports Federation receives the invitation message
The opening of the Olympic Games is only a dozen hours away
To go or not to go?
Premier Zhou Enlai decisively made an instruction: "I want to go!" ”
"It's not about getting a medal or not
Let's go and plant the five-star red flag in the Olympic Games
It's victory."
July 29, 1952, Chinese Sports Delegation
Overcoming many difficulties and challenges
Eventually, the five-star red flag
Inserted into the Olympic arena
Zhang Changlu recalled
At that time, many foreigners had never seen the five-star red flag
Prepared by the organizers of the Olympic Games
The Chinese flag color and five-pointed star are wrong
Until the Chinese delegation arrives with the national flag
The real five-star red flag was raised in the Olympic Village
Closing ceremony
Zhang Changlu held high the five-star red flag
Walk at the front of the line
That's New China Sports
Appeared on the Olympic stage for the first time
The five-star red flag is flying high
It's not just a sporting victory
It is also the embodiment of national honor and self-confidence
Zhang Changlu said
"Our flagpole is always on the right track
This is a symbol of the spirit of our Chinese
As an athlete
Able to represent the country with a five-star red flag
It's something to be proud of for the rest of my life."
"2024 China· AI Festival" also interviewed
Russian translation at that time -
93-year-old Conway
She recalled
For the first time, I saw the five-star red flag fluttering high in the sky
The mood is indescribable
It was an exciting and unforgettable event
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"2024 China· AI Festival" program group
It is also for the old man Zhang Changlu
Bring a special gift
A photo that has been restored with AI
There is 1952 on it
A companion who went to the Olympics with Zhang Changlu
Old man Zhang Changlu said
"This photo
Everyone is well photographed
Now there are some people who are no longer there."
Looking at the original black and white mottled photos
It became a clear color photograph today
The old man seemed to see him again
An old friend of his own
Inwardly Kyukyu Impossible Calm
"This is Zhou Baoen and Wu Chuanyu
Tian Fuhai, Cheng Shichun, Wang Yuanqi
Li Hanting, Bai Bai Shen ......"
It was a youthful face
It is full of infinite vitality and strength
They bear witness to history
History was also made
98-year-old Zhang Changlu
Put on a suit from yesteryear
It reproduces the heroic appearance of his youth
Holding a five-star red flag
He sang "Singing the Motherland" again
From 1952 to 2024
Exactly 72 years have passed
Nowadays, Chinese athletes
It has already broken through one first after another
Standing proudly on the Olympic stage
The five-star red flag has been witnessed
Chinese athletes
Medal after medal moments
July 26, 2024
33rd Summer Olympic Games
It will be opened in Paris
Let us look forward to the Chinese delegation reaching new heights
The five-star red flag fluttered in the wind again on the field
Bless the Chinese Olympic athletes
Create another great achievement and return with honor!
Source: CCTV News
Edit: Mochi