Historic Performances Mark Day 3 of China's Premier Sports Event
The 15th National Games saw thrilling action on November 11, 2025, with Shanghai diver Chen Yuxi overcoming illness to claim the women's 10m platform title. The 20-year-old scored 412.30 points despite battling a fever, outperforming world champion Lu Wei by 28.30 points in a dramatic final at Guangdong Olympic Centre.
Wang Zongyuan's Springboard Masterclass
Olympic champion Wang Zongyuan dominated the men's 3m springboard, earning his first National Games gold in the event with a career-high 549.85 points. The 24-year-old sealed victory with a near-perfect 106.40 final dive, outpacing four fellow world champions.
New Generation Makes Waves in Swimming
Shandong's 18-year-old Zhang Zhanshuo stunned spectators by breaking his own junior world record in the men's 400m freestyle (3:42.82), defeating Olympic champion Pan Zhanle and Asian record-holder Sun Yang. The victory signals a potential changing of the guard in Chinese swimming.
Weightlifting History Repeated
In weightlifting, Hou secured a third consecutive National Games title, extending their unprecedented dominance in the sport. The achievement marks another milestone in this year's Games, which have already awarded 33 gold medals across 22 disciplines.
