Group 1 - The Chinese disabled free diving team won a total of 4 gold medals at the Chengdu World Games, all in the disabled free diving category, marking the first inclusion of this event in the Games [1][2] - Coach Dong Fan expressed the hope that the World Games platform would help more people understand and appreciate the sport [1] - Athlete Long Dengxi achieved remarkable results of 134.5 meters and 181.5 meters in the men's dynamic no fins and dynamic fins events, respectively, becoming a "double champion" at the Games [1] Group 2 - Young athlete Huang Shiyu, aged 15, won gold in the women's dynamic fins event with a distance of 149.5 meters, highlighting the sport's impact on personal development [2] - Huang Jingqiu secured gold in the women's dynamic no fins event with a distance of 91 meters, emphasizing a focus on stability after a previous competition mishap [2] - The inclusion of disabled events in the World Games has expanded in both event categories and participant scale compared to the previous edition, promoting inclusivity in sports [2]

Group 1 - The 12th World Games opened on August 7, 2025, in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, with 321 athletes from the Chinese sports delegation participating in 28 major events, 50 sub-events, and 152 small events [1] - The Henan Province sports bureau reported that 22 athletes from Henan will represent the national team, including 19 athletes competing in various sports such as karate, pétanque, breakdancing, billiards, hockey, and diving [1] - Notable athletes from Henan include Liu Shasha, a billiards champion, who has won multiple world titles and will compete in the billiards event from August 10 to 14, with the women's artistic billiards final scheduled for August 13 [1] Group 2 - The pétanque competition will feature male athlete Zhang Xiaohui and female athlete Wang Chenyi from Henan, with the event taking place from August 15 to 17 [2] - Liu Qingyi, a prominent figure in breakdancing, will represent China, having previously won championships at the National Games, Asian Games, and World competitions, and she expressed confidence in her performance at the World Games [2] - The breakdancing competition is set for August 16 to 17, with the women's solo final on August 17 at 14:00 [3] Group 3 - The less familiar sport of korfball, which emphasizes gender equality and teamwork, will feature 11 male and female athletes from Henan, with the Chinese team facing a tough match against Chinese Taipei, losing 14 to 28 in their opening game [3] - The Chinese team will compete against Portugal in their second group match on August 9 [3] - Additionally, female athlete Kong Tianci from Henan will participate in the freediving event for individuals with disabilities [3]