China won eight more gold medals at the Asian Youth Games on Monday, strengthening its lead at the competition. The men’s 3×3 basketball team staged a comeback to defeat host Bahrain and won the title. Head coach Wang Qiang said the team’s biggest strength was their fighting spirit. He added that they executed tactics effectively and turned the pressure back on the hosts in the final minutes.
Player Yao Shengbin highlighted the value of learning from their previous loss. He explained that Bahrain had started strong with home support, but the team adjusted quickly and gained confidence to secure victory. Meanwhile, China’s women’s 3×3 basketball team earned a bronze medal.
On the cycling road course, 16-year-old Beijing rider Zhang Qiaochu claimed gold in his first international appearance. Despite strong winds, he pushed hard to cross the finish line first. Zhang said the race had been tough, but he had stayed focused to win for his country. He expressed hope for more opportunities to bring honor to China in future competitions.
China also excelled in swimming, capturing four gold medals. He Yushuguang won the men’s 50m freestyle, while Li Siyao topped the women’s 100m butterfly. Sun Mingxia earned gold in the women’s 200m backstroke, and Yang Fuzhen took first place in the women’s 400m freestyle. These victories demonstrated China’s depth in aquatic sports.
In weightlifting, Lan Xinyi dominated the women’s 48kg category, securing gold in both the snatch and clean and jerk. Her performance added two more golds to China’s total medal count, showcasing the nation’s strength in strength sports.
With Monday’s wins, China won the medal table with 42 golds, 33 silvers, and 14 bronzes. Uzbekistan followed in second place, while Thailand occupied third. The country’s consistent performances across multiple disciplines underlined its preparation, talent, and competitive spirit.
As the Asian Youth Games continued, China remained a formidable force, showing determination and skill in every sport. Fans and officials alike anticipated more victories as the young athletes strived to extend their nation’s impressive medal tally.
