In a dazzling display inspired by the legendary Monkey King, China's team claimed gold in the technical team event at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore. Donning golden headbands and routines based on the hit video game Black Myth: Wukong, the squad earned 307.8001 points—just ahead of Neutral Athletes B, who scored 300.6183 points, and Spain with 294.8575 points.
'This is a very special day,' said head coach Zhang Xiaohuan. 'It's the first time the Chinese artistic swimming team has been able to directly compete against our biggest rivals on a stage like this. It's a moment we've waited a long time for.'
After refining their routine following the preliminary round, the swimmers elevated their performance to gold-medal level. 'This gold medal doesn't feel any less important than the one we won at the Olympic Games in Paris,' Zhang added.
Behind the scores lies a story of strategic innovation. By blending classical Chinese mythology with cutting-edge choreography, the team set a new global benchmark for creative storytelling in aquatic sport.
As young athletes around the world plan for the next major meet, they'll be inspired by this Wukong-inspired triumph. With a new high score and a fresh approach, China's champions have raised the bar—and ignited imaginations.
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China claim team technical gold at World Aquatics Championships
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