What an electrifying night at the Chengdu World Games! China's aerobic gymnastics group snagged gold with a heart-pounding routine inspired by firefighters and their heroic spirit. 🥇🔥
A crew of five university athletes – Feng Lei (the squad's only female, 23), along with Fan Siwei, Liang Wenjie, Teng Hao, and Xu Tong – topped the qualifiers earlier in the day. In the final, their fast-paced, flame-themed performance earned 20.265 points, outpacing Italy's 19.615 and Romania's 19.136.
As the scoreboard lit up, Feng teared up with joy, and the team took a victory lap waving the national flag. Fans across South Asia to Southeast Asia felt the hype! 🌏✨
'We've trained for a long time and overcome so many challenges,' Feng shared. 'Being champions feels like a huge relief and pure excitement.' When asked why they chose aerobic gymnastics, the team chimed in: 'Out of love.' ❤️
Fan called the gold medal his 'best birthday gift,' while Italy's squad wowed the crowd with a fusion of traditional Chinese tunes, kung fu moves, and dance. David Nacci, a 25-year-old engineer from Italy, noted, 'We love Chinese culture, especially Tai Chi. Chengdu's vibes and the warm welcome here are unforgettable!'
Aerobic gymnastics is basically a 2-minute adrenaline rush combining dance, martial arts, and acrobatics. It's all about strength, flexibility, and teamwork – totally next-level! 💪🤸
Whether you're in Mumbai, Jakarta, or Manila, this win shows how sport can unite fans through energy, passion, and a shared love for culture. Here's to more epic moments at the Games! 🎉
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China capture aerobic gymnastics group gold at Chengdu World Games
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