(from L to R) Wang Xinkai, Li Mengyuan, Alikuti Shayike and Huang Youchao of China pose after the men’s 4x60m relay of beach athletics at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China’s Hainan Province, April 26, 2026. (Xinhua/Pan Yulong)
SANYA, China, April 26 (Xinhua) — China pocketed gold at men’s 4x60m relay final at the 6th Asian Beach Games here on Sunday, concluding the team’s campaign of the beach athletics after taking two gold medals, eight silver medals and three bronze medals.
In the final event of the beach athletics program, Chinese sprinters Huang Youchao, Li Mengyuan, Wang Xinkai and Ailikuti Yishake crossed the line first in 26.06 seconds. Thailand took silver in 26.68, with Sri Lanka third in 27.57.
“We united as one and cooperated perfectly on the track, that’s the key to our victory,” Wang told Xinhua.
Barnokhon Sayfullaeva of Uzbekistan won the women’s high jump with 1.85 meters. The 21-year-old cleared 1.70, 1.75, 1.78 and 1.81 at the first attempt, then, after a first failure at 1.83, composed herself to go over 1.83 and 1.85 in succession. China’s Shao Yuqi, champion at the 15th National Games, and Hu Linpeng shared second place at 1.83.
“This was my first time competing at a beach venue. The facilities here are excellent, and surroundings beautiful, allowing me to perform in a positive mindset. I am deeply grateful to the organizers of the event to give me this opportunity,” said Sayfullaeva.
“Compared with a synthetic track, it was harder for me to build speed in the run-up. It’s a bit of a pity I only managed this result, but I did my best,” Hu noted.
Gold medalist Hassan Ajamibakhtiarvand of Iran poses for photos during the awarding ceremony of the men’s shot put of beach athletics at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China’s Hainan Province, April 26, 2026. (Xinhua/Pan Yulong)
In the men’s shot put, Iran’s Hassan Ajamibakhtiarvand took gold with a final-round throw of 20.17m, a personal best. China’s Chen Chengyu claimed silver with 19.95m and teammate Zhang Haochen took bronze with 19.69m.
Gold medalist team Thailand (C), silver medalist team the Philippines (L) and bronze medalist team China pose for photos during the awarding ceremony of the women’s 4x60m relay of beach athletics at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China’s Hainan Province, April 26, 2026. (Xinhua/Pan Yulong)
Thailand stormed to victory in the women’s 4x60m relay in 29.46 seconds. The Philippines finished second in 29.73, while host China placed third in 30.42s. ■
Gold medalist team Thailand poses during the awarding ceremony of the women’s 4x60m relay of beach athletics at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China’s Hainan Province, April 26, 2026. (Xinhua/Pan Yulong)
Gold medalist team Thailand poses during the awarding ceremony of the women’s 4x60m relay of beach athletics at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China’s Hainan Province, April 26, 2026. (Xinhua/Pan Yulong)
Silver medalist team the Philippines poses during the awarding ceremony of the women’s 4x60m relay of beach athletics at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China’s Hainan Province, April 26, 2026. (Xinhua/Pan Yulong)
Gold medalist Hassan Ajamibakhtiarvand (C) of Iran greets with silver medalist Chen chengyu (L) of China during during the awarding ceremony of the men’s shot put of beach athletics at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China’s Hainan Province, April 26, 2026. (Xinhua/Pan Yulong)
Gold medalist Hassan Ajamibakhtiarvand of Iran poses for photos during the awarding ceremony of the men’s shot put of beach athletics at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China’s Hainan Province, April 26, 2026. (Xinhua/Pan Yulong)
Gold medalist Hassan Ajamibakhtiarvand (C) of Iran, silver medalist Chen chengyu (L) of China and bronze medalist Zhao Haochen of China pose for photos during the awarding ceremony of the men’s shot put of beach athletics at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China’s Hainan Province, April 26, 2026. (Xinhua/Pan Yulong)
Bronze medalist Zhang Haochen of China poses for photos during the awarding ceremony of the men’s shot put of beach athletics at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China’s Hainan Province, April 26, 2026. (Xinhua/Pan Yulong)
Silver medalist Chen chengyu of China poses for photos during the awarding ceremony of the men’s shot put of beach athletics at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China’s Hainan Province, April 26, 2026. (Xinhua/Pan Yulong)
Gold medalist Hassan Ajamibakhtiarvand of Iran poses for photos during the awarding ceremony of the men’s shot put of beach athletics at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China’s Hainan Province, April 26, 2026. (Xinhua/Pan Yulong)
Members of team China take selfies with spectators after the men’s 4x60m relay final of beach athletics at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China’s Hainan Province, April 26, 2026. (Xinhua/Zhu Zheng)
