China concluded its campaign at the Asian Athletics Championships in Gumi, South Korea, with a spectacular final-day performance, securing four gold medals to finish with 19 golds overall. The event, which drew athletes from over 40 countries and regions, highlighted China's growing dominance in track and field.
Chen Yujie set the tone early, winning the women's 200 meters in a personal-best 22.97 seconds—a nail-biting victory over Singapore's Shanti Pereira by just 0.01 seconds. Teammate Li Yuting claimed bronze, showcasing China's sprinting depth. The quartet of Chen, Li, Zhu Junying, and Liang Xiaojing later stormed to gold in the women's 4×100 meter relay with a season-best 43.28 seconds, outpacing India and Thailand.
Mo Jiadie delivered one of the day's most dramatic moments, overtaking Bahrain's Oluwakemi Mujidat Adekoya in the final strides of the 400-meter hurdles to win by 0.01 seconds. Wu Hongjiao sealed China's dominance with a commanding 800-meter victory, clocking 2:00.08 ahead of Japan's Rin Kubo and India's Pooja Pooja.
China's total haul of 19 gold, nine silver, and four bronze medals underscores its rising stature in Asian athletics, offering insights for investors and sports analysts tracking regional talent development.
