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Junior Asian Mountain Bike Championship: In a thrilling display of athleticism and determination, China emerged victorious in the cross-country relay race to clinch the first gold at the 28th Senior & 14th Junior Asian Mountain Bike Championship currently underway in the scenic hill station at Ponmudi near here.

This championship, which is being held inside a tea estate, serves as a qualifying event for the 2024 Paris Olympics.

The Chinese contingent comprising elite riders Liu Xiangjing, Ma Ka'che and Chen Keyu, along with Bada'an Shiqu from the junior category and Wang Xili from the U-23 category, delivered a spectacular performance to secure the gold.