Nation's athletes cheered for 'high spirit' at Games

They 'presented positive attitude of today's China,' top leadership says

China's top leadership congratulated the country's athletes on Monday for their achievements at the Rio Olympics.

The Communist Party of China's Central Committee and the State Council sent a joint congratulatory message to the athletes that said: "You respected competitors, judges, audiences and rules, showing excellent sport skills and great competitive style. You presented the positive attitude of today's China and the high spirit of the Chinese people."