China claims acrobatics gymnastics women’s group gold at World Games
2025-08-10 15:40 Xinhua
China's Gu Quanjia, Ding Wenyan and Ma Yixing (L-R) celebrate after the women's groups final of the acrobatic gymnastics event at The World Games 2025 in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Aug. 9, 2025. (Xinhua/Wang Xi)
CHENGDU, Aug. 9 (Xinhua) -- China captured the women's group title in acrobatic gymnastics at The World Games 2025 on Saturday night at the Dong'an Lake Sports Park Multifunctional Gymnasium.
Performing to a dynamic arrangement of “Jasmine Flower“ variations, China's trio of Gu Jiaquan, Ma Yixing and Ding Wenyan delivered a display of synchronized precision in acro, pyramid, toss and tumbling elements.
Just prior to their performance, the U.S. team set a high bar with a stellar routine, earning 28.670 points.
Unfazed by the challenge, the Chinese trio took to the floor. Following a flawless execution of compulsory elements, they showcased progressively complex skills, drawing enthusiastic applause from the home crowd.
China's score of 29.230 secured the gold medal, and the trio embraced emotionally, draped in the national flag. Israel earned the bronze with 28.480, and Germany narrowly missed the podium, finishing fourth.
Ma, Ding and Gu (L-R) in action during the final. (Xinhua/Wang Xi)
During the afternoon qualifiers, China topped the balance exercise and placed third in the jazz-styled dynamic exercise, advancing to the final with a session-leading score of 57.290.