Gold medalists team China, silver medalists team Russia and bronze medalists team Uzbekistan pose for group photos during the awarding ceremony for the group 5 balls event at the 2026 Rhythmic Gymnastics World Challenge Cup Beijing in Beijing, China, June 21, 2026. (Xinhua/Xie Han)
BEIJING, June 21 (Xinhua) -- China addded two group event titles while Russia collected four individual competitions gold medals as the two teams split eight golds on offer at the 2026 Rhythmic Gymnastics World Challenge Cup on Sunday.
China had notched two golds on Saturday from the individual and group all-round events in the three-day competition.
China, composed of Ding Xinyi, Wang Lanjing, Zhang Xinyi, Pu Yanzhu, Zhao Wanzhu and Liu Miaoting, scored 26.20 points to win the five balls event, finishing 2.50 points ahead of Russia, while Uzbekistan took bronze.
The hosts also claimed gold in the three hoops and two clubs event with 26.90 points. Belarus earned silver and Russia took bronze.
"We focused on improving our own performance, particularly in the degree of completion. We still need to learn from the European powerhouses," Wang Lanjing said.
"Our goal this year is to earn a ticket to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games."
Russia dominated the individual apparatus finals, with Sofiia Ilteriakova winning gold in the ball, ribbon and clubs events.
Her compatriot Arina Kovshova captured the hoop title.
China's 15-year-old Wang Qi finished with four silver medals across the individual events.
"The home audience supported us a lot and gave me a lot of confidence," Wang said. "High-level competitions helped me accumulate experience for development in the long run." ■
Team China compete during the group 5 balls final at the 2026 Rhythmic Gymnastics World Challenge Cup Beijing in Beijing, China, June 21, 2026. (Xinhua/Xie Han)
Team China compete during the group 5 balls final at the 2026 Rhythmic Gymnastics World Challenge Cup Beijing in Beijing, China, June 21, 2026. (Xinhua/Xie Han)
Team Russia compete during the group 5 balls final at the 2026 Rhythmic Gymnastics World Challenge Cup Beijing in Beijing, China, June 21, 2026. (Xinhua/Xie Han)
Team China compete during the group 5 balls final at the 2026 Rhythmic Gymnastics World Challenge Cup Beijing in Beijing, China, June 21, 2026. (Xinhua/Xie Han)
Team Uzbekistan compete during the group 5 balls final at the 2026 Rhythmic Gymnastics World Challenge Cup Beijing in Beijing, China, June 21, 2026. (Xinhua/Xie Han)
Gold medalist Sofiia Ilteriakova (C) of Russia, silver medalist Wang Qi (L) of China and bronze medalist Heichel Emilia of Poland pose during the awarding ceremony for the Individual Clubs event at the 2026 Rhythmic Gymnastics World Challenge Cup Beijing in Beijing, China, June 21, 2026. (Xinhua/Xie Han)
Silver medalist Wang Qi poses for photos during the awarding ceremony for the Individual Hoop event at the 2026 Rhythmic Gymnastics World Challenge Cup Beijing in Beijing, China, June 21, 2026. (Xinhua/Xie Han)
Gold medalist Arina Kovshova of Russia poses for photos during the awarding ceremony for the Individual Hoop event at the 2026 Rhythmic Gymnastics World Challenge Cup Beijing in Beijing, China, June 21, 2026. (Xinhua/Xie Han)
Sofiia Ilteriakova of Russia competes during the Individual Hoop final at the 2026 Rhythmic Gymnastics World Challenge Cup Beijing in Beijing, China, June 21, 2026. (Xinhua/Xie Han)
Bronze medalist Sofiia Ilteriakova of Russia poses for photos during the awarding ceremony for the Individual Hoop event at the 2026 Rhythmic Gymnastics World Challenge Cup Beijing in Beijing, China, June 21, 2026. (Xinhua/Xie Han)
Arina Kovshova of Russia competes during the Individual Hoop final at the 2026 Rhythmic Gymnastics World Challenge Cup Beijing in Beijing, China, June 21, 2026. (Xinhua/Xie Han)
Wang Qi of China competes during the Individual Hoop final at the 2026 Rhythmic Gymnastics World Challenge Cup Beijing in Beijing, China, June 21, 2026. (Xinhua/Xie Han)
Sofiia Ilteriakova of Russia greets the spectators after the Individual Hoop final at the 2026 Rhythmic Gymnastics World Challenge Cup Beijing in Beijing, China, June 21, 2026. (Xinhua/Xie Han)
Wang Qi of China competes during the Individual Hoop final at the 2026 Rhythmic Gymnastics World Challenge Cup Beijing in Beijing, China, June 21, 2026. (Xinhua/Xie Han)
Arina Kovshova of Russia competes during the Individual Hoop final at the 2026 Rhythmic Gymnastics World Challenge Cup Beijing in Beijing, China, June 21, 2026. (Xinhua/Xie Han)
Arina Kovshova of Russia competes during the Individual Hoop final at the 2026 Rhythmic Gymnastics World Challenge Cup Beijing in Beijing, China, June 21, 2026. (Xinhua/Xie Han)
Wang Qi of China greets the spectators after the Individual Hoop final at the 2026 Rhythmic Gymnastics World Challenge Cup Beijing in Beijing, China, June 21, 2026. (Xinhua/Xie Han)
Arina Kovshova of Russia competes during the Individual Hoop final at the 2026 Rhythmic Gymnastics World Challenge Cup Beijing in Beijing, China, June 21, 2026. (Xinhua/Xie Han)
