Chinese superfan spends thousands on Olympic souvenir obsession

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BEIJING: Crammed on every available surface in Zhang Wenquan\u0027s crowded Beijing home is Olympic memorabilia - from mascots and torches to flags, banners, clothes and cuddly toys. The Chinese superfan scours the Internet for rare souvenirs and snaps selfies several times a week by the countdown clock to the

BEIJING: Crammed on every available surface in Zhang Wenquan's crowded Beijing home is Olympic memorabilia - from mascots and torches to flags, banners, clothes and cuddly toys.

Zhang's interest was first piqued when he became glued to the 2000 Sydney Olympics as a high-school student.When the Games came to Beijing in 2008, he worked as an official volunteer - a life-changing experience that sparked his passion for collecting souvenirs. In this photo taken on Dec 30, 2021, Olympic superfan Zhang Wenquan shows his collection of Olympic souvenirs at home in Beijing.

 

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