CHENGDU, Aug. 9 (Xinhua) -- China captured the women's group title in acrobatic gymnastics at The World Games 2025 on Saturday night, triumphing 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 winning score of 29.230 secured the gold medal ahead of the U.S., with the trio embracing emotionally, draped in the national flag. Israel earned the bronze with 28.480, while Germany narrowly missed a spot on the podium, finishing fourth.
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.
This victory follows their gold at the 2024 Acrobatic Gymnastics World Championships in Portugal, marking China's return to world title prominence since 2016 and their first team all-around crown in a quarter-century. ■
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