ICYMI: Olympics superfan Zhang Wenquan is obsessed with the Olympics and has been collecting memorabilia from around the world for 20 years
more than most residents of the Chinese capital.
More than 5,000 items, from giant cuddly mascots and Olympic torch replicas to commemorative stamps and coins, fill his small house in one of the historic Xicheng district's narrow alleys."I feel very tired after work, but when I see the collection I feel very happy," said Zhang, who donned Olympic-themed clothing to show off his home, where high ceilings and packed shelves make it look like a shop.
The 35-year-old superfan began collecting souvenirs during the Sydney Olympics in 2000. He has spent around 500,000 yuan so far and anything damaged during shipping to China is lovingly restored. It's hard for family and friends to understand how he could spend all his savings on a museum to the Olympics, sometimes even borrowing money to add to the collection.Driven partly by concern that limited edition memorabilia will soon sell out, his passion has also made him many friends.
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