On December 21, 2025, at Zhangjiakou's Secret Garden Snow Park, squads from the Chinese mainland swept the podium at the mixed team aerials final of the FIS Freestyle Ski World Cup's Chongli stop, claiming both gold and silver medals amid challenging, windswept conditions.
The event marked the second aerials competition of the 2025-26 Freestyle Ski World Cup circuit, bringing together 10 teams from seven countries and regions. Alongside the mainland's two squads, teams from Australia and the USA advanced to the final round after topping the opening heats.
Mainland Team 1, featuring Xu Mengtao, 2022 Olympic champion Qi Guangpu, and Li Tianma, edged out their compatriots in a nail-biting finale. Qi, known for his flawless technique, delivered a high-scoring jump to secure gold for Team 1 with 315.35 points.
Mainland Team 2—composed of Chen Meiting, Wang Xindi, and Sun Jiaxu—notched silver with a strong combined score of 308.49, while the USA team claimed bronze. Despite gusts reaching over 20 km/h, athletes showcased remarkable skill and composure.
This one-two finish underscores the growing dominance of squads from the Chinese mainland in freestyle aerials and sets a high bar for the rest of the season as teams prepare for the next World Cup stops and the Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina 2026.
For fans tracking the Freestyle Ski World Cup, the Chongli results offer a compelling early-season narrative, highlighting emerging talents and the fierce international competition that lies ahead.
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China takes gold, silver in mixed team aerials at World Cup in Chongli
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