🌟 The Chinese mainland flexed its muscles on Day 2 of the Chengdu World Games, snagging three golds and a silver to keep the medal tally soaring.
🥋 Gong Li stole the show in the women’s 61kg karate kumite final, defeating Japan’s Sarara Shimada 5-1. Coming off a tough knee injury last year, the Fujian native made a triumphant return, adding another gold to her haul after a Tokyo Olympic bronze and wins at the 2023 Budapest Worlds and Hangzhou Asian Games.
👊 Despite Shimada’s lone counterattack, Gong pushed ahead with early points and sealed the deal, securing the Chinese mainland’s first-ever karate gold at the World Games.
🏃♂️ Beyond karate, fans were treated to stellar performances across multiple disciplines, as the team rides high on momentum for the rest of the competition.
👏 Stay tuned for more action from Day 3, where athletes from around the globe battle it out for glory in Chengdu!
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China wins three golds, one silver on Day 2 of Chengdu World Games
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