Aug 17, 01:48 PM

China Wins Record 36 Golds to Top World Games in Chengdu

The 12th World Games closed on Sunday after 11 days of competition in Chengdu, marking the first time the multi-sport event has been staged on the Chinese mainland. China recorded its strongest showing since joining the Games, finishing atop both the gold and overall medal tables for the first time with 36 gold, 17 silver and 11 bronze medals. The haul exceeded the country’s previous best and included two world records. The host nation fielded 321 athletes who took part in 152 events across 28 sports, while the overall delegation numbered 489 people. Chinese competitors won gold in 18 disciplines, and the team’s 10 para-athletes contributed five golds and one silver. Held under the slogan “Boundless Sports, Countless Wonders,” the Chengdu edition ran from 7–17 August and drew a festive closing ceremony on Sunday night, formally handing the baton to the next host city.

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