5 Countries that Produce the Best Athletes in the World

2. China

Total gold medals in last 3 Olympics: 103

Total silver medals in last 3 Olympics: 81

Total bronze medals in last 3 Olympics: 67

According to Bloomberg, India’s population overtook China’s in 2023, but for decades, China was the most populous country in the world. Having the largest pool for athletes in the world has resulted in a major advantage for the nation, which has been supplemented by extensive investment in facilities and schemes to discover and encourage athletes, all of which has resulted in China being particularly successful in various sporting events. Surprisingly, in most global sports such as football, China is nowhere near the top teams right now.