China wins short track speed skating women 3,000m relay at Asian Winter Games

Harbin, Feb. 9 -- China claimed the gold medal in the short track speed skating women's 3,000m relay at the Harbin Asian Winter Games here on Sunday.

The Chinese quartet of Fan Kexin, Gong Li, Zhang Chutong and Wang Xinran finished first in four minutes and 11.371 seconds. Kazakhstan took the silver in 4:13.498, while the bronze went to Japan in 4:13.578.

Led by veterans Choi Min-jeong and Lee So-yeon alongside rising star Kim Gil-li, South Korea dominated the early laps, setting a fierce pace, while China patiently looked for opportunities.

As the race progressed, China's Wang capitalized on a crucial baton exchange to surge into the lead. In the final leg, Gong once lost the top position but swiftly reclaimed the first place and se...