GUANGZHOU, November 13, 2025 – โคZhang Yuetongโค of Guangdong Province secured the gold medal in โคthe women’s lead final of sport climbingโ at the 15th Nationalโ Games, demonstrating extraordinary skill and โathleticismโ in โGuangzhou, southโ China. The victory marks a notable achievement for โฃZhang andโ solidifies Guangdong’sโ position in the โnational sport climbing landscape.
The National Games, held every four years,โ are China’s premier multi-sport event, serving as a crucial โฃplatform for identifyingโฃ and nurturing top athletes. This competition is โparticularly important as it โoften serves โขas a stepping stone for athletes aiming for international competitions, including the Olympic Games.โค Zhang’s win underscoresโ theโฃ growing popularityโ and competitive level of sportโฃ climbing in china, a disciplineโค making its mark on the global stage.
Competing alongside zhang,โฃ Luo Zhilu of shaanxi Province alsoโ showcased impressive climbing prowess during the โfinal. Photographers Jigme Dorji and yang Shiyao capturedโ the intensity and skill of both athletes throughout the competition.
The women’s lead event โchallenges climbers to ascend a tall, difficult route without assistance, relying on strength, technique, andโ strategic route reading. Zhang successfully navigated the challenging โcourse,earning the highest score andโ claiming โthe gold medal. Details regarding silver andโ bronze medalists were not instantly available.
