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Chinese team celebrates for the victory
on the awarding ceremony after the women's team competition of artistic
gymnastics in the 25th universiade in Belgrade, capital of Serbia, July 2,
2009. China won the match with a total of 169.150 points. (Xinhua/Fan
Jun) Photo
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BELGRADE, July 3 (Xinhua) -- Olympians Cheng Fei and
Jiang Yuyuan led Chinese gymnasts to an overwhelming victory in women's team at
the 25th Universiade on Thursday.
Spearheaded by Olympic champion team members Cheng
and Jiang, China collected an overall 169.150 points and an extraordinary
seven-point edge for the title, leaving Russia a far second in 162.150.
The bronze went to DPR Korea in 161.450 points, which
boast Olympic vault winner Hong Eu-jong.
It was the second gold medal so
far harvested by the Chinese delegation, consisting of 438 student athletes
competing in all 15 sports, and came minutes after Wang Jingzhi won men's individual sabre after eliminating Olympic
champion compatriot Zhong Man in semifinals.
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Chinese player Cheng Fei performs during
the women's team competition of artistic gymnastics in the 25th
universiade in Belgrade, capital of Serbia, July 2, 2009. (Xinhua/Jiao
Weiping) Photo
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Chinese totally dominated No. 1 hall of Belgrade Fair
as they received the highest score on each apparatus.
While Cheng, three time world vault champion in a
row, had a below-par performance due to a right knee injury sustained before
coming to Belgrade, Jiang shone by topping the qualifications of all-around and
beam and qualifying for all apparatus except for vault.
The Chinese Olympic duo was both happy to attend
their first Universiade.
"Compared to the Olympics, it's much more relaxing. I
like the atmosphere and enjoy the interaction with other athletes in the
village," said Cheng.
"I feel no pressure and very happy," said Jiang,
asked what is the biggest difference from an Olympic Games.