National Games Gold Medal Standings: Guangdong Dominates with 2 Golds at the Top, Shandong Second, Hainan Wins First Gold, Three Teams Surpass Double Digits

On November 8th Beijing time, the 15th National Games continue to progress intensely. Yesterday, 7 gold medals were distributed among six teams: Guangdong, Shaanxi, Shandong, Hainan, Jiangsu, and Fujian. Consequently, the updated gold medal leaderboard shows Guangdong winning 2 golds in a day, leading with 14 golds; Shandong holds second with 11 golds; Zhejiang ranks third with 10 golds. The top three teams have all surpassed ten golds, Shanghai with 9 golds is nearing double digits, and Hainan has secured its first gold!

On this competition day, 7 gold medals were awarded. Guangdong performed strongly, taking 2 golds, while the other five teams—Shaanxi, Shandong, Hainan, Jiangsu, and Fujian—each earned 1 gold!

Competing on home turf, Guangdong’s gold medal momentum remains strong. On this day, Guangdong won 2 golds: Chen Yiwen and Lin Shan captured the women’s synchronized 3-meter springboard diving gold, and Li Jianming, jointly trained with Beijing Sport University, earned the men’s Wushu Nanquan, Nandao, and Nangun all-around gold. This further solidifies Guangdong’s lead at the top, slightly extending the gap over their pursuers, ranking first with 14 golds, three ahead of second-place Shandong!

Shandong secured a gold in their strong event, cycling, with Miao Chengshuo winning the men’s individual time trial on the road. This marked Shandong’s 11th gold in the competition, firmly holding second place. Zhejiang did not win any golds on this day and remains third with 10 golds!

Among other teams, Jiangsu’s Yang Yalin won a gold in Wushu routines, bringing their total to 5 golds. Shaanxi’s Yang Hao and Bai Yuming took gold in the men’s synchronized 10-meter platform diving, earning their team’s third gold of the event. Fujian’s Tong Xin claimed the women’s Taijiquan and Taijijian all-around gold, also securing their third gold. Hainan’s Zhang Hao won the women’s individual time trial in road cycling, earning their first gold and finally entering the gold medal standings!

Looking at the overall gold medal standings, Guangdong, Shandong, and Zhejiang are neck and neck, making the top spot highly competitive. These three teams have all surpassed double digits in gold medals first. Shanghai, the most outstanding municipality, has earned 9 golds and is just one away from double digits. So far, 20 teams have won gold medals, with Shandong leading in total medal count!

Written by / Sports Fiction