China’s short track speed skaters delivered a mix of triumph and heartbreak at the ISU World Tour in Milan this weekend, snagging one gold 🥇 and one bronze 🥉 but facing tough competition on the final day. With the 2026 Winter Olympics looming, the event became a high-stakes preview of global talent!
Relay Race Drama 🇮🇹 vs. 🇨🇳
In the men’s 5,000m relay, China’s team—Sun Long, Liu Shaolin, Liu Shaoang, and Liu Guanyi—held strong early but suffered a last-minute fall, missing the podium. Italy surged to gold 🎉, leaving Canada and Kazakhstan with silver and bronze. Talk about edge-of-your-seat moments!
Individual Battles Heat Up 🔥
Liu Shaoang and Sun Long narrowly missed medals in the men’s 1,000m, placing fourth and fifth, while Canada’s William Dandjinou dominated. Over in the women’s 1,500m, China’s Yang Jingru finished seventh as Belgium’s Hanne Desmet stole gold.
Olympic Prep in Full Swing ❄️
With nearly all top skaters participating (except injured Lin Xiaojun), China treated this as a critical warm-up for 2026. Earlier wins included Sun Long’s 500m gold and a women’s relay bronze. Ready for more icy thrills? Let the countdown to Milano-Cortina begin! ⏳
