China top Asian Games table with 11 golds
KUALA LUMPUR: Traditional powerhouses China ended the first day of the Asian Games at the top of the medal standings on Sunday with 11 golds, six silvers and three bronzes.
On the first day of the Asian Games, China claimed the top spot in the medal standings with a remarkable total of 11 gold medals, 6 silver medals, and 3 bronze medals. The dominance of China in swimming was evident, as their six gold medals in the pool led to their impressive overall performance. Yu Zi Di, a 13-year-old prodigy, broke an Asian Games record and claimed the women's 200m butterfly gold, contributing significantly to China's success.
Japan, previously leading the medal table, fell to second place with 6 gold, 7 silver, and 7 bronze medals. South Korea secured the third position with 4 gold, 3 silver, and 7 bronze medals. Malaysia, featuring karatekas K. Thevendran and H. Sureeya Sankar, won their first-ever medals, both bronze. These performances propelled Malaysia to 18th place in the medal standings.
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