The World Games 2025 Conclude: china Dominates Medal Count in Chengdu
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Chengdu,China - The 2025 World Games concluded today in Chengdu,China,marking the end of eleven days of competition across a diverse range of sports. China emerged as the most triumphant nation,securing a remarkable 36 gold medals and setting the stage for the next edition of the Games in Karlsruhe,Germany.
A Chinese Triumph
China’s performance was particularly strong in Breaking, where B-Girl Royal (Guo pu) defeated compatriot Liu Qingyi 3-0 to claim gold, and B-Boy Lithe-ing (Qi Xiangyu) triumphed over japan’s issin (Isshin Hishikawa) 2-1. The nation also excelled in Inline Freestyle Skating,capturing both gold medals in the Classic Slalom events.
Did You Know? the World Games are a multi-sport event featuring disciplines not included in the Olympic program,providing a platform for emerging and unique sports.
Unexpected Upsets and New Debuts
The Games weren’t without their surprises. Chinese Taipei delivered a stunning victory in Beach Korfball, defeating the historically dominant Netherlands 8-6. This win builds on Chinese Taipei’s recent success, having previously secured the top ranking in the International Korfball Federation’s Beach Korfball World Rankings. Belgium secured the bronze in Beach Korfball with a 10-5 win over Hungary.
This year’s edition also marked the debut of MotoSurf (Powerboating), adding a thrilling new dimension to the competition. Czechia dominated this new discipline, showcasing their prowess in the Mixed Nations Cup.
Medal highlights Across Disciplines
Boules
Tunisia’s Mohamed Khaled Bougriba and mouna Béji Ep Mattoussi won gold in the mixed Pétanque Classic Doubles,defeating Thailand 10-9. France’s Lucas Desport and Sandrine Poinsot claimed bronze, defeating Italy 13-4. In the Women’s Lyonnaise Progressive, China’s Wang Chenyi secured gold against Türkiye’s Inci Ozturk 40-37, while Slovenia’s Jacqueline Kosir edged out France’s Lisa Gouilloud 34-33 for bronze.
Duathlon
Spain’s María Varo Zubiri and Javier Martín Morales clinched gold in the Mixed Relay with a time of 1:19:21. The netherlands’ aline Kootstra and Valentin van Wersch took silver in 1:19:24,marking their first-ever Duathlon medals at The World Games. belgium’s Jeanne Dupont and Arnaud Dely finished with the same time but were narrowly edged out for bronze.
Flag Football
mexico defended their women’s Flag Football title, defeating the United States 26-21 in a closely contested final. canada secured the bronze medal with a narrow 30-28 victory over Austria. The Americas demonstrated their dominance in women’s Flag Football throughout the competition.
Inline Freestyle Skating
zhang Hao of China won gold in the men’s Classic Slalom with a flawless performance. Italy’s Valerio Degli Agostini took silver,and Wang Yuxuan of China secured bronze. In the women’s event, Zhu Siyi of China claimed gold, followed by Liu Jiaxin of china and Laura Oria Albelda of Spain.
Powerboating
Czechia’s eliska Matouskova and Lukas Zahorsky won gold in the inaugural MotoSurf Mixed Nations Cup. Lukas Zahorsky also secured gold in the men’s final,while Eliska Matouskova triumphed in the women’s event,solidifying Czechia’s dominance in the sport’s debut.China’s maozhu Zhang and Zhanghao Feng earned silver and bronze respectively in the men’s final, while Gao Jiayin of China took silver in the women’s final.
Powerlifting
Ukraine’s Kostiantyn Musiienko set a Games record with a lift of 1040.0kg in the men’s heavyweight class.Norway’s Marte Elverum won gold in the women’s heavyweight final, and Canada’s Rhaea Stinn claimed gold in the super heavyweight category. Chinese Taipei’s Yang Sen also set a Games record of 1118.5kg in the men’s super heavyweight category.
Racquetball
María José Vargas Parada of Argentina defeated Mexico’s Paola Longoria to win the women’s singles title. Conrrado Moscoso Ortiz of Bolivia edged Diego García Quispe of Argentina in a thrilling men’s final, securing Bolivia’s first-ever gold medal at The world Games. The American pairing of jacob Bredenbeck and Naomi Ros won gold in the mixed doubles.
Softball
The United States secured a 5-0 victory over Chinese Taipei in the women’s softball final, extending their winning streak to four consecutive titles at The World Games.Japan overwhelmed Canada 11-1 to win the bronze medal.
pro Tip: The World Games serve as a testing ground for potential Olympic sports, offering a unique possibility to witness emerging athletic disciplines.
What impact will the success of nations like China and Czechia have on the future advancement of these sports? And how will the inclusion of new disciplines like MotoSurf shape the landscape of The World Games?
| Nation | Gold Medals |
|---|---|
| China | 36 |
| Spain | 8 |
| United states | 7 |
| Czechia | 6 |
The World Games have a rich history of showcasing innovative and dynamic sports.The event’s focus on non-Olympic disciplines allows for greater experimentation and the development of new athletic talents.The increasing global participation and competitive level suggest a luminous future for The World Games, with potential for further expansion and recognition. The success of sports like Flag Football also highlights the growing appeal of non-customary athletic pursuits.
frequently Asked Questions
- What are The World Games? The World Games are an international multi-sport event featuring sports and disciplines not included in the olympic program.
- When did The World Games 2025 take place? The Games were held in Chengdu, China, culminating on August 18, 2025.
- Which nation won the most gold medals at the World Games 2025? China dominated the medal count with a total of 36 gold medals.
- What is MotoSurf? MotoSurf is a powerboating discipline that made its debut at The World Games 2025, featuring riders on specialized boards.
- Where will the next World Games be held? the 12th edition of The World Games will be held in Karlsruhe, Germany.
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