Roundup: Title defenses and legendary farewells mark golden day at China's National Games


GUANGZHOU, Nov. 16 (Xinhua) -- China's 15th National Games saw a gold-rich climax on Sunday, producing 43 gold medals across various sports where legendary athletes solidified their legacies while rising stars announced their arrival.

In a display of sustained excellence, several defending champions reaffirmed their dominance. Olympic champion Gong Lijiao of Hebei closed her stellar career by winning her fifth consecutive National Games women's shot put title with a mark of 19.68 meters.

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