Japanese, Chinese skaters win big at Asian Games
- By Wang Yiming
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Japanese skater Kusaki Hinano competes during the women's skateboarding park final at the Hangzhou Asian Games, Sept. 25, 2023. [Photo/Hangzhou Asian Games Organizing Committee]
The final of the women's skateboarding park event took place at the Qiantang Roller Sports Center in Hangzhou on Monday. Japanese skater Kusaki Hinano claimed the gold medal with a final score of 88.87 points. Meanwhile, Chinese skaters Li Yujuan, 19, and Mao Jiasi, 15, won silver and bronze respectively with scores of 85.48 points and 80.46 points, setting a new record for the Chinese skateboarding team at the Asian Games.
Hinano expressed her happiness with her performance, "In three rounds, I completed all my moves and I feel very happy." She also highlighted the camaraderie among skaters representing different nations, saying, "We encouraged each other."
Chinese skater Li Yujuan competes during the women's skateboarding park final at the Hangzhou Asian Games, Sept. 25, 2023. [Photo/Hangzhou Asian Games Organizing Committee]
After the second round when Hinano completed a 540-degree spin, Li Yujuan embraced her at the sidelines. In an interview after the event, Li expressed her admiration for the impressive moves performed by her fellow competitors, saying she spontaneously cheered for them.
Reflecting on her own performance, Li commented that she had met her personal expectations for the day, saying, "I felt good, and I finished the three rounds in a good way."
Chinese skater Mao Jiasi, who won the bronze medal, commented, "I felt OK about my performance. Today, I wasn't that good in the first round, but I paid more attention in the second round, and the third round was the best."
Nine-year-old Mazel Alegado from the Philippines is the youngest athlete participating in this year's Asian Games. With a score of 52.85 points in the first round, she secured seventh place in the women's skateboarding park event.
Chinese skater Li Yujuan competes during the women's skateboarding park final at the Hangzhou Asian Games, Sept. 25, 2023. [Photo/Hangzhou Asian Games Organizing Committee]
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