China’s relentless dominance at the Asian Games continues to make headlines as the nation surpasses its previous records in medal counts. In a remarkable display of skill and determination, China has once again established itself as the powerhouse of the Asian sporting world.
At the previous Asian Games in Jakarta, Indonesia, China secured 132 gold medals and a total of 287 medals. This year, on Day 9 with five days left in the competition, China has already shattered its previous gold medal record and is inching closer to matching its overall medal tally from five years ago. With a staggering 290 gold medals awarded, China has claimed a remarkable 141 of them. The overall medal count currently stands at 255, just shy of the 287 achieved in 2018.
Surprise in Roller Skating
In a roller skating event, South Korean skater Jung Cheolwon celebrated prematurely, thinking he had won the gold medal, but was shocked to find out he had finished second to Taiwan by the narrowest of margins.
Taiwan clocked 4 minutes, 05.692 seconds, while South Korea finished in 4:05.702. Jung Cheolwon publicly apologized to his teammates for the costly error.
Kurash Competition
Kurash, an ancient martial art with roots in Uzbekistan, made its debut at the Asian Games in 2018. While Uzbekistan expected to dominate, China and Iran managed to secure gold medals in the sport.
On the closing day of the competition, China’s Liu Yi defeated Iran’s Zahra Bagheri in the women’s 87-kilogram division, while Iran’s Sadegh Azarang defeated South Korea’s Kim Ming-yo. The former judoka Yu Dan, who China transitioned into kurash due to its similarities to other martial arts, also won a gold medal in the women’s 70-kilogram category.
Triathlon Triumph for Japan
Japan completed a remarkable sweep of the triathlon gold medals by winning the mixed relay event. Kenji Nener secured the men’s gold, while Yuko Takahashi claimed the women’s title.
Both athletes, along with their teammates, secured victory in the team event, with China taking silver and Hong Kong the bronze.
Esports Gains Prominence
Esports emerged as a prominent event at the Asian Games, with China leading the medal table with three gold medals and four overall. South Korea closely followed with two gold medals and also four overall. Thailand secured one gold medal, putting them in the spotlight as well. While Taiwan had four overall medals, they failed to secure a gold medal. In the Dota 2 competition, Malaysia clinched the bronze by defeating Kyrgyzstan 2-0, while China faced off against Mongolia for the coveted gold medal.
As the Asian Games continue to unfold, China’s dominance remains undisputed. Their incredible performance has left spectators and competitors in awe, setting a high bar for future events. With several days left in the competition, the world eagerly awaits to see if China can surpass its previous overall medal count and further solidify its reign as the Asian Games champion.
