In a nail-biting finish at the 15th National Games, Zhejiang's women's gymnastics team claimed their first-ever team gold medal on November 13, 2025, edging out Guangdong by a razor-thin 0.002-point margin in Zhaoqing. The victory marks a historic milestone for the province in China's premier multi-sport event.
Guangdong, the two-time defending champions, initially dominated with a 1.633-point lead after vault and uneven bars. However, critical performances by Zhejiang's Zhang Qingying and Zhang Xinyi on the balance beam shifted momentum, overtaking Guangdong by 0.101 points ahead of the final floor exercise.
Despite Guangdong's strong floor routine comeback attempt, Zhejiang's total of 209.428 points secured gold, while Guangdong settled for silver. Hubei rounded out the podium with bronze. The result underscores rising competitiveness in Chinese gymnastics as athletes prepare for the 2028 Olympic cycle.
