China's short track speed skating team delivered a thrilling performance at the ISU World Tour in the Netherlands on November 29, 2025, securing first place in their men's 5000-meter relay quarterfinal heat. The quartet of Li Wenlong, Lim Hyo-jun, Zhang Bohao, and Liu Shaolin showcased strategic pacing before unleashing a decisive final surge to clock 6:45.279 – the fastest relay time of the day.
Facing strong competition from Belgium and Great Britain in the second heat, the Chinese team conserved energy through the early laps before overtaking rivals in the final ten circuits. Belgium claimed the second qualifying spot by a razor-thin 0.015-second margin over Britain. This victory positions China as a strong medal contender as the World Tour progresses to semifinal rounds this weekend.
