Latest National Games Gold Medal Standings: Shandong and Guangdong each with 36 golds, Henan and Hong Kong surge, Wang Manyu wins gold over Sun Yingsha 4-2

On November 17th Beijing time, the seventh day of the National Games concluded last night. Let’s take a look at the latest changes in the gold medal rankings: Shandong and Guangdong lead with 36 golds each, followed closely by Jiangsu and Zhejiang with 27 golds each. Eleven teams have won double-digit golds, two teams surpassed 30 golds, and five teams exceeded 20 golds!

Shandong’s gold medal-winning ability has sharply declined over the past three competition days, securing only one gold today and four golds in total over three days. To maintain the top position, their athletics team must make a breakthrough. Guangdong, as the host, has shown strong momentum, grabbing 10 golds in three days and matching Shandong’s gold count, trailing only by silver medals to hold second place. The rivalry between these two powerhouses has intensified. With athletics events underway, the key will be who can clinch golds, which is crucial for the top ranking battle. Henan and Hong Kong also exploded again on this competition day; Henan captured 4 golds in one go, continuing their winning streak and reaching 15 golds to climb to seventh place. Hong Kong performed impressively as well, winning 2 golds in a single day to reach 7 total, just three away from double digits. Hong Kong’s sports strength remains formidable!

In the recently concluded women’s singles final, Wang Manyu and Sun Yingsha once again faced off on the final stage, a repeat of the last National Games women’s singles final. In the 2021 National Games final, Wang Manyu swept Sun Yingsha 4-0. Over the years, both players have improved rapidly and have a balanced head-to-head record, making this match a peak showdown—the clash of the world’s top two. Would Wang Manyu win again, or would Sun Yingsha take revenge? Wang Manyu withstood the pressure from fans, unleashed full power, and quickly built a commanding 3-1 lead. Sun Yingsha fought back fiercely, winning the fifth set to narrow the score to 2-3. In the crucial sixth set, Sun Yingsha led 8-2 but unexpectedly collapsed. Wang Manyu showed incredible resilience, launching a lightning-fast 8-point streak for a stunning comeback, ultimately winning the set and claiming the championship with a 4-2 victory over Sun Yingsha to defend her title. Wang Manyu played very aggressively with stable defense, combining versatility with strong mental fortitude to secure the title. It must be said that Sun Yingsha still has some issues. She has been runner-up in two consecutive National Games and two Olympic Games, unable to perform at her best in major competitions. Her technique still needs improvement and she should seriously reflect on herself!

Written by / Sports Novel