China claims Freestyle Skiing Mixed Team Aerials gold at Asian Winter Games

Xu Mengtao of China competes in the Freestyle Skiing Mixed Team Aerials final at the 9th Asian Winter Games in Yabuli, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Feb. 10, 2025. (Xinhua/Yang Chenguang)

HARBIN, Feb. 10 (Xinhua) -- China dominated the Freestyle Skiing Mixed Team Aerials at the 2025 Asian Winter Games on Monday, securing gold with 305.64 points.

Kazakhstan claimed silver with 235.39, while Japan took bronze with 191.28.

The event, making its Asian Winter Games debut, featured three teams in a single-round final. China fielded a star-studded lineup, including Olympic champions Xu Mengtao and Qi Guangpu alongside Li Xinpeng, who had clinched the Men's Aerials gold on Sunday.

All three Chinese athletes delivered steady performances without major errors to secure a commanding win over second-placed Kazakhstan.

Xu Mengtao (C), Li Xinpeng (R) and Qi Guangpu pose for photo after winning the Freestyle Skiing Mixed Team Aerials final, Feb. 10, 2025. (Xinhua/Lai Xiangdong)

"Having teammates by my side made me feel more relaxed compared to yesterday's individual event," said Xu, who collected her second gold of the Games.

The veteran now has her sights set on Tuesday's Women's Aerials Synchro event, where she will fight for a third title.