Chinese athletes Hu Yicheng and Zhang Xinxin soared to victory in the women's trampoline synchronized final at the 2025 Chengdu World Games on Sunday, delivering a masterclass in precision and teamwork. The duo triumphed over elite competitors from Japan, Canada, and Great Britain in a thrilling showdown at Sichuan Province's state-of-the-art facilities.
The final round saw four top pairs compete, including British Tokyo 2020 Olympic champion Bryony Page and Canadian Paris 2024 bronze medalist Sarah Milette. After narrowly defeating Canada in the semifinals, the Chinese pair faced Japan's two-time Olympic qualifier Hikaru Mori and her partner in a decisive Asian rivalry.
Hu and Zhang secured their gold medal with a near-flawless routine scoring 51.340 points, showcasing China's growing dominance in gymnastics disciplines. Japan claimed silver with 49.210 points, while Canada took bronze with 48.950 points.
The victory marks China's first World Games gold in synchronized trampoline since 2013, reinforcing the country's investment in emerging athletic disciplines ahead of major international events.
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China wins women's trampoline synchronized gold at Chengdu World Games
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