By sportswriters Wang Meng, Lin Deren and Shen Nan
CHATEAUROUX, France, July 29 (Xinhua) -- A rosy start is often seen to herald good fortune for the journey ahead, a belief deeply rooted in Chinese culture. This sentiment is especially prevalent when it comes to the Olympic Games, where winning the first gold medal is seen as an auspicious beginning for the entire Chinese delegation.
Traditionally, this