Uyghur athlete from Xinjiang, China
Abuduaini Tuergong ended China’s 24-year wait for a men’s discus gold at the
#AsianGames, winning the title at Aichi-Nagoya on Thursday.
Asian Games: Abuduaini ends China's 24-year wait for men's discus gold
25-09-2026 Fri 06:50 | Sports | IANS
Nagoya (Japan), Sep 24 : Abuduaini Tuergong won the men's discus title at the Asian Games 2026 on Thursday, ending a 24-year wait for China to reclaim the gold medal in the event.
Abuduaini threw 64.26 metres on his third attempt to take the title, while his compatriot Wu Nanjun finished second with 61.58m.
The 29-year-old, a two-time Asian championships winner who broke the Chinese national record several times last year, was visibly emotional after the victory.
"It's been more than 20 years since China last won the title. Now we've brought it back," Abuduaini said. "I'll call my family and friends when I get back to my hotel, and then have a good sleep."
Abuduaini took bronze at the Hangzhou Asian Games three years ago. He said gaining more than 20 kilograms since then had helped improve his performance, reports Xinhua.
"I weighed around 113 to 114 kilograms in 2023, and now I'm 140 kilograms," he said. "I made that sacrifice to improve my performance. Adding more than 20 kilograms has made me more stable in all aspects."
Abuduaini Tuergong secured China's first men's discus gold in 24 years at the 2026 Asian Games. The day also saw Winfred Yavi win the 10,000m, while Thailand's Puripol Boonson dominated..
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