In a showdown that came down to 0.002 points, Zhejiang Province made history by winning its first-ever women’s gymnastics team gold at China’s 15th National Games on November 14, 2025. The edge-of-your-seat final in Zhaoqing saw defending champions Guangdong narrowly miss a three-peat in front of their home crowd. 🎪
A Thrilling Showdown in Zhaoqing
Guangdong started strong, leading by 1.633 points after vault and uneven bars. But balance beam struggles opened the door for Zhejiang’s Zhang Qingying and Zhang Xinyi to flip the script, pulling ahead by a razor-thin 0.101 points. The final floor exercise had fans screaming as Guangdong’s last-ditch effort fell just short. Final score: 209.428 to 209.426. 😱
Historic First for Zhejiang
🏅 This victory marks Zhejiang’s breakthrough in National Games gymnastics after years of chasing the podium. Guangdong took silver (209.426), while Hubei claimed bronze (205.394). The result highlights China’s deepening talent pool in women’s gymnastics ahead of the 2026 Asian Games.
Young athletes from both teams trended on Weibo post-match, with netizens dubbing it "the closest 0.002 in sports history." 🤯 Stay tuned for more updates from the National Games!
