China dominates 32nd Trampoline Gymnastics World Championships

Source: Xinhua| 2017-11-13 10:10:06|Editor: Zhou Xin
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SOFIA, Nov. 12 (Xinhua) -- China won seven of the 14 gold medals at the 32nd Trampoline Gymnastics World Championships which ended here on Sunday.

In addition, the Chinese team gained one silver and one bronze medal.

Russia ranked second with three gold, four silver and two bronze medals, followed by Belarus with two gold, one silver and one bronze medal.

On Friday, China snatched the titles in three team competitions -- Dong Dong, Tu Xiao, Gao Lei and Xiao Jinyu in the men's trampoline; Zhong Xingping, Zhu Xueying, Liu Lingling and Zhu Shouli in women's trampoline; and Jia Fangfang, Chen Ling, Chen Lingxi and Zhu Shouli in women's tumbling.

Two more gold medals came for China on Saturday, when Jia Fangfang climbed to the top of the podium in women's tumbling, as well as Zhong Xingping and Zhu Xueying in women's synchronised trampoline. Meanwhile, Zhang Luo, Meng Wenchao, Zhang Kuo and Zhang Weiwei became vice-champions in the men's tumbling team final.

Zhang Kuo and Gao Lei won China's other gold medals on Sunday in men's tumbling and trampoline respectively, and Dong Dong added a bronze medal in men's trampoline.

The 32nd Trampoline Gymnastics World Championships kicked off in the Arena Armeec Hall on Thursday, bringing together 290 athletes from 34 nations.

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