China's inline hockey team wrapped up their 2025 Chengdu World Games journey with a heart-pounding 5-4 loss to Argentina on Monday, securing eighth place in the eight-team tournament. The hosts fought valiantly but fell short in the final 12 seconds of the game – a true sports drama! 🌟
Goals Galore ⚡
Liu Chaoyi and Li Zhihao gave China an early 2-0 lead, but Argentina clawed back with two quick goals before halftime. The second half saw wild momentum swings: Zhuang Haojie and Chen Xingnan put China ahead twice, only for Argentina's Owen Haiek to repeatedly level the score. With seconds left, Haiek assisted Rodrigo Irisarri for the crushing winning goal.
What's Next? 🔮
While the result wasn't what fans hoped for, China's young team showed grit in their first major international inline hockey appearance. The World Games – which focuses on non-Olympic sports – continues to spotlight emerging athletic talent across 30+ disciplines. Stay tuned for more underdog stories! 🚀
