Li Yuxuan, a 2025 sports training major at the School of Physical Education, clinched the gold medal in the women’s freestyle 53kg category at the 2026 National Wrestling Championships in Wenzhou, Zhejiang, recently. In just one minute, she dominated Zhou Meilin from Jiangxi 10-0 to claim the championship. It was also the first national title of her career.

As the highest-level and most competitive wrestling event in China, the championship attracted top athletes from across the country, including Paris Olympic medalists and national team regulars. Li Yuxuan fought her way through the rounds and, in the gold medal match, demonstrated excellent technique and offense, scoring consecutive points with gut wrenches to quickly end the match and take the gold.

After the match, Li Yuxuan said she was very happy to win the championship and would take it as a new beginning, keep working hard, and aim high in the future.

By Qu Yixuan, Chen Minying, and Li Sha