Chinese athletes delivered a historic performance at the FIS Freestyle Ski World Cup in Chongli this weekend, sweeping all three podium spots in the women's aerials and securing gold and silver in the men's competition. The event at Yunding Snow Park marked a triumphant showcase of China's rising dominance in winter sports.
Kong Fanyu claimed her first World Cup victory in four years with a near-flawless back full-full-full jump, earning 102.17 points in Saturday's superfinal. The 2021 Ruka World Cup champion edged out compatriots Chen Meiting (97.45 points) and Beijing 2022 Olympic gold medalist Xu Mengtao, who placed third.
"This win means everything after overcoming injuries and setbacks," Kong told reporters following her emotional victory. The results reinforce China's aerial skiing prowess as athletes prepare for upcoming winter sports competitions across Asia.
With Chongli's world-class facilities now established as a winter sports hub, analysts predict increased tourism and investment opportunities in Zhangjiakou's snow sports sector. The event drew significant attention from international sports enthusiasts ahead of February's Asian Winter Games.
