{
  "id": 9759133,
  "title": "China swimmer in Asian Games first as North Korea lifters reign",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/china-swimmer-in-asian-games-first-as-north-korea-lifters-reign",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-25T12:01:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/others/2026/09/1541170/china-swimmer-asian-games-first-north-korea-lifters-reign"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "NAGOYA: Zhang Zhanshuo, a towering 19-year-old Chinese swimmer, made history by becoming the first athlete to win seven golds at a single Asian Games in Tokyo. The teenager shattered records in the men's 400m freestyle, 200m, 800m, and 1,500m freestyle events, as well as three relay races. After winning his seventh gold, Zhang expressed his satisfaction, stating that the Asian Games were not his ultimate goal and he wanted to remain grounded and focused. China dominated the pool, securing 30 of the 42 gold medals. Yu Zidi, a 13-year-old Chinese phenom, was the standout star, winning three individual golds with all times set in Games-record times. Meanwhile, North Korea's female weightlifters continued their winning streak, with Oh Kwang Ok setting three world records and claiming the gold in the women's 57kg class.",
  "summary": "NAGOYA: Towering teenager Zhang Zhanshuo became the first swimmer in history to win seven golds at a single Asian Games on Friday, as North Korea’s women set yet more world records in weightlifting.",
  "key_points": [
    "Zhang Zhanshuo becomes first swimmer to win 7 golds at Asian Games",
    "13-year-old Chinese phenom Yu Zidi sets 3 Games-record times",
    "North Korea's female weightlifters set 3 world records, win 3 golds"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Asian Games organisers say ticket sales below 60pc for eight sports and closing ceremony",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/asian-games-organisers-say-ticket-sales-below-60pc-for-eight-sports",
        "published": "2026-09-25T10:08:04.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}