China sending 416 athletes to Rio Olympics (Yahoo Sports)

China is sending 416 athletes to the Rio de Janeiro Games, including 35 former Olympic champions, state media reported Monday. China’s contingent includes 160 men and 256 women, who will compete in 210 events across 26 sports, the Xinhua News Agency said. China’s entire delegation – including coaches and other staff – will be its largest ever overseas at 711, Cai Zhenhua, deputy director of the General Administration of Sport, was quoted as saying.