Zhaoqing, in the Chinese mainland's Guangdong Province – In a nail-biting finish at the 15th National Games on Thursday, Zhejiang's women's gymnastics team claimed their first-ever team gold, edging out co-host Guangdong by a mere 0.002 points.
The competition kicked off with high-flying vaults and dynamic uneven bars routines. After two rotations, Guangdong held a 1.633-point lead, setting the stage for a thrilling comeback. On the balance beam, neither side found a clean sweep, but standout performances from Zhang Qingying and Zhang Xinyi swung the momentum in Zhejiang's favor, putting them 0.101 points ahead.
In the final floor exercise rotation, Guangdong, the two-time defending champions, delivered powerful routines and narrowed the gap, but fell just short. Zhejiang sealed the victory with a total of 209.428 points, while Guangdong took silver and Hubei grabbed bronze.
For young athletes and fans around the globe, this dramatic showdown highlights how razor-thin margins and clutch performances can rewrite history. Zhejiang's breakthrough win not only ends Guangdong's reign but also signals a rising challenge in China's elite gymnastics scene.
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Zhejiang secure women's gymnastics team gold at 15th National Games
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