Guangdong men's team claims "eight consecutive titles"!

On the 3rd, the men's team diving event of the 15th National Games took place at the Guangdong Olympic Sports Center Swimming and Diving Hall in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province. The competition featured both veteran Olympians like Chen Aisen and Xie Siyi, as well as rising star Wang Zongyuan, who recently clinched the prestigious "four-time world champion" title at the World Championships—proving that new talents continue to emerge on the scene.The Guangdong team ultimately clinched the gold medal in the men's team event, securing their eighth consecutive National Games title in this event. Meanwhile, the Hubei team made history by winning the silver medal, while Shandong claimed the bronze.

△ On November 3, the champion Guangdong team poses during the award ceremony. That day, at the diving men's team event of the 15th National Games held in Guangzhou, Guangdong emerged as the winners. Xinhua News Agency reporter Du Yu captured the photo.

In the men's team synchronized 3-meter springboard event held this morning, the newly formed and dynamic duo Wang Zongyuan/Zheng Jiuyuan delivered a steady performance, topping the standings after all three dives—leaving no doubt as they secured first place for the Hubei team. Meanwhile, veteran Xie Siyi teamed up with Huang Bowen to clinch second place for the Guangdong squad.

The men's 10-meter platform event was even more intense, with several competitors delivering high-difficulty 109C dives in their final two jumps, causing the standings to shift dramatically.After six rounds of competition, 14-year-old Zhao Renjie from the Shaanxi team—recently selected for the national squad in July of this year—emerged as the winner; another newcomer, Yang Zhihao representing the Sichuan team, claimed second place; and Yang Ling from the Tianjin team finished third.

That evening, the men's team 3-meter springboard event once again featured a "battle of gods." Wang Zongyuan once again secured first place for the Hubei team, finishing an impressive 41.95 points ahead of second-place competitor, while his new partner, Zheng Jiuyuan, placed third.After the competition, Wang Zongyuan said that the Hubei men's team achieved a historic breakthrough by clinching second place, fully demonstrating the fruits of their four-year preparation—and the young athletes worked incredibly hard to make it happen.

△ On November 3, Hubei team athlete Wang Zongyuan competes in the men's 3-meter springboard event. Xinhua News Agency reporter Xue Yuge photo

As a key figure in the men’s 3-meter springboard event, Wang Zongyuan openly admits that following in the footsteps of his predecessors once felt reassuring—but now he senses even greater pressure and responsibility. Still, this only fuels his determination to keep pushing harder. He’s also heartened to see the rising "new generation" steadily making their mark on the competitive scene:"Our reserve talent is outstanding. For example, Zheng Jiuyuan has plenty of energy—so I’ll keep up with him closely to make sure I don’t fall behind."

The "experienced leading the new" advantage was also evident in the men's synchronized 10-meter platform event.This year, Zhu Zifeng, who is enjoying the peak of his career, teamed up with veteran Chen Aisen to secure first place for the Guangdong team; meanwhile, Olympic champion Yang Hao partnered with 18-year-old Bai Yuming to clinch second place in this event for the Shaanxi squad.

During the award ceremony, the Guangdong men's team first stepped onto the podium collectively on one leg, creating a rhythmic "clack" with each move. They then linked arms and leaped together onto the stage, bursting into cheers and celebration that sent the atmosphere soaring to its peak."The Guangdong men's diving team has never lost at the National Games. We’ve inherited the spirit and skills of our predecessors, and we hope the younger generation will continue to carry forward Guangdong diving’s proud traditions."Chen Aisen, competing in the National Games for the fifth time, said.

△ On November 3, the Guangdong team duo Chen Aisen and Zhu Zifeng competed in the men's synchronized 10-meter platform event. Xinhua News Agency reporter Xue Yuge photographed the moment.

That day, Olympic champion Lian Junjie celebrated his 25th birthday on the competition field. Earlier, he had been sidelined for nearly a year due to injury. To prepare for the 15th National Games, he cut his recovery period in half—now entering four events this time, earning him the title of "hardworking model athlete."

Speaking about his feelings of returning to the on his birthday, Lian Junjie said:“I’m incredibly excited and nervous, but also eager to quickly recover from my injury and get back to my previous level. The hard work of our senior athletes has already brought our project to great heights, and I hope to pass on the spirit of passion and perseverance to the younger generation of athletes.”