Nagoya 2026 Asian Games: Chen Yujie sets record as Lin Yutting reaches boxing final

Athletes are achieving significant milestones at the 2026 Nagoya Asian Games. Chinese sprinter Chen Yujie has emerged as a standout performer, winning gold in the women's 100m with a record-breaking time of 11.06 seconds. She also secured gold in the mixed 4x100m relay and a silver in the 200m, totaling three golds and one silver.

In boxing, Lin Yutting advanced to the 60kg gold medal match after a 5-0 victory over Uzbekistan's Sitora Turdibekova. Addressing media inquiries regarding external scrutiny, Lin stated she manages distractions by “closing social media” to maintain focus on her training and competition.

Other notable performances include Shi Liu Liling, who transitioned from judo to kickboxing and secured a silver medal in the women's +87kg category. Additionally, the Chinese Taipei women's softball team recorded a dominant 22-1 victory over Thailand, bringing their tournament record to 4 wins and 1 loss as they prepare for upcoming matches.