Chinese snowboard superstar Su Yiming kicked off the 2025-26 FIS World Cup season in style, claiming gold in men’s big air at Zhangjiakou’s Genting Snow Park this weekend. The 21-year-old Olympic champion scored 174.50 points across two jaw-dropping runs, leaving fans and competitors in awe 🌪️.
Under challenging windy conditions, Su landed a flawless inward 1980 tail-grab (86.25 pts) followed by a switch inward 1980 (88.25 pts) – both highest scores in their respective rounds. “I wanted to start strong this season,” said Su, who secured victory before his final celebratory lap. 🎿
Teammate Ge Chunyu, 19, took silver in his World Cup debut, while Japan’s Ryoma Kimata claimed bronze. The event marked China’s first major winter sports competition since Beijing 2022, drawing crowds eager to see next-gen athletes shine ⭐.
With this win, Su solidifies his status as a leading figure in snowboarding’s new era. Up next? The World Cup circuit moves to Europe next month, where all eyes will be on this gravity-defying phenom. 🌍
