Chinese athletes Liu Mengting and Han Linshan secured their spots in the women's big air freeski final at the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) World Championships in Switzerland's Engadin region on Wednesday. Both showcased strong performances during the qualifiers, with Liu ranking fourth (166.25 points) and Han eighth (158.75 points).
Fellow Chinese competitors Yang Ruyi and Xiong Wenhui finished 12th and 23rd, respectively, failing to advance. Meanwhile, 2025 Asian Winter Games snowboard gold medalist Xiong Shirui missed the big air snowboard final after scoring 130.25 points. Despite the outcome, Xiong expressed satisfaction with her performance, stating she delivered her best effort.
The finals, scheduled for Thursday, highlight China's growing presence in winter sports. The event serves as a key platform for athletes to demonstrate skill ahead of major competitions like the Asian Winter Games, reinforcing Asia's role in shaping global winter sports trends.
