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It may be named for one of China’s first Olympic champions, but leading sportswear maker Li Ning Co. Ltd. (2331.HK) was a loser last year, as its stock sank 21% in 2024, even as the broader Hang Seng Index rallied 17%. But strong government support for sports in China could put some spring back into its step, reflected by the com