Speed Skating Triumphs Seal China's Victorious Day
Chinese athletes claimed six gold medals on the final day of the 9th Asian Winter Games in Harbin, solidifying their dominance in ice and snow sports. Olympic champion Gao Tingyu edged Japan's Wataru Morishige by 0.02 seconds in a nail-biting men's 500m speed skating finale, while teammates Yang Binyu and Han Mei completed a podium sweep in the women's 3,000m event.
Skiing and Snowboard Success
Freestyle skiers Xu Mengtao, Li Xinpeng, and Qi Guangpu delivered a stunning mixed team aerials performance, scoring 305.64 points – a 70-point lead over silver medalists Kazakhstan. On the snowboard slopes, Xiong Shirui and Zhao Xiaonan secured gold and silver in women's big air, while Yang Wenlong dominated the men's event with a 33-point advantage over compatriot Jiang Xinjie.
Teamwork Makes the Gold Work
China's speed skating squad capped their successful campaign by winning the men's team sprint in 1:19.22, outpacing South Korea and Japan. The host nation's total medal count now stands at 22 golds, showcasing growing winter sports prowess ahead of Milano Cortina 2026.
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Chinese athletes add six more golds at Asian Winter Games in Harbin
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