China continues to dominate World Aquatics Championships

By Al Mayadeen English
Source: Agencies
19 Jul 2023 15:54

At last year's world championships in Budapest, China claim victor over every gold.

China maintains its perfect record at the world diving championships in Fukuoka, with Chen Yuxi winning the women's 10m platform and Quan Hongchan taking silver (AFP)

At the world championships in Japan on Wednesday, China's divers claimed once more another gold medal after several consecutive years of dominating the sports events.

In the women's 10m platform, Chen Yuxi kept her world title by scoring 457.85 points to finish ahead of compatriot Quan Hongchan on 445.60. Third in line was Canada's Caeli McKay on 340.25.

Golden harvest - Chinese divers began their bid for another clean sweep of medals at the World Aquatics Championships in Japan on Saturday, winning all three of the opening day's medal events.
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After Chen won the women's 10m synchronized competition with partner Quan, Chen won her second gold.

At last year's world championships in Budapest, China claimed victory over every gold, and the team is now planning to repeat this feat in the southern Japanese city of Fukuoka as another four events remain.