At the Youth Olympic Games taking place in Dakar on Monday, China’s athletic teams showcased exceptional talent, securing gold medals in both the men’s and women’s team events.
Women’s Team Final (November 9)
The women’s team, which included Chen Ziyan, Xie Guying, and Zyong Qi, achieved a narrow victory over Japan’s Minamino Yuma, Nakashima Kanon, and Togo Nanami. They finished with a score just 0.234 points higher than their Japanese counterparts. Japan earned the silver medal, while France’s team, comprised of Caly Chayani, Lilou Marliac, and Louane Plisson, captured the bronze.
- China (Chen Ziyan, Xie Guying, Zyong Qi) 107.798
- Japan (Minamino Yuma, Nakashima Kanon, Togo Nanami) 107.564
- France (Caly Chayani, Lilou Marliac, Louane Plisson) 105.231
- Italy 100.296
- Egypt 93.730
- Romania 93.497
- Australia 91.263
- Czechia 89.863
In the men’s competition, the Chinese trio of Li Lezheng, Yang Lanbin, and Zhao Ruiyang delivered an impressive performance that saw them lead by over two points against Japan’s Fujimoto Hiroto, Nishihara Ikki, and Shiroiwa Naoto, who took home the silver medal. Great Britain secured the bronze, thanks to the efforts of Uzair Chowdhury, Benjamin Porter, and Lucas Scully.
- China (Li Lezheng, Yang Lanbin, Zhao Ruiyang) 158.463
- Japan (Fujimoto Hiroto, Nishihara Ikki, Shiroiwa Naoto) 156.230
- Great Britain (Uzair Chowdhury, Benjamin Porter, Lucas Scully) 153.763
- Germany 148.995
- Belgium 147.696
- Egypt 145.562
- Mexico 143.094
- Italy 141.496
Action will continue on Tuesday with the all-around finals for both the men and women.
