China Breaks Records at Asian Games with Dominance in Gold Medals
Key points:
- China continues its dominance at the Asian Games, already breaking its previous records for gold medals
- South Korea's Cheolwon Jung makes a costly error in the roller skating event
- China, Uzbekistan, and Iran shine in the ancient martial art of kurash
China continues to dominate the Asian Games, surpassing its previous records and leading the medal count. With 290 gold medals, China has won almost half of all golds awarded so far, and is closing in on the overall medal count from the previous games. Host nations usually have an advantage, but China’s success is extraordinary. In other news, there has been controversy in the roller skating event, as a South Korean skater mistakenly celebrated before the finish line, costing his team the gold. Uzbekistan’s domination in the martial art of kurash was challenged by China and Iran, who won gold medals. Japan completed their sweep of gold medals in triathlon, while esports became a highly talked-about event at the Asian Games.
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