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Beyond the scoreboard

Published: 11:39, November 21, 2025

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Beyond the scoreboard

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An emotional Leung Wing-yee celebrates after winning gold in the women’s madison final at the Hong Kong Velodrome on Nov 16, 2025. (ADAM LAM / CHINA DAILY)

At the 15th National Games, triumph and defeat converge on the same stage. Amid fierce competition, competitors from across the nation displayed not only world-class skills but also remarkable grit and determination. Through their lenses, China Daily photographers captured moments that celebrate endurance, respect, and the relentless pursuit of excellence. These journeys inspire the younger generation to follow with resilience and courage — where every finish line marks not an end, but a new beginning.

Hong Kong fencer Cheung Ka-long comes to terms with a shock defeat in the men’s individual foil semifinals at Kai Tak Arena on Nov 16, 2025. Cheung won bronze in the event. (ANDY CHONG / CHINA DAILY)

Hong Kong’s Cheung Ka-long (right) executes a swift touch against Shanghai’s Wu Bin during their men’s individual foil quarterfinal at Kai Tak Arena, on Nov 16, 2025. (ANDY CHONG / CHINA DAILY)

Track cyclists Leung Wing-yee (right) and Lee Sze-wing show admirable teamwork to clinch gold in the women’s madison final at the Hong Kong Velodrome on Nov 16, 2025. (ADAM LAM / CHINA DAILY)

A Hong Kong player (left) powers past a Shandong opponent during the Hong Kong men’s rugby sevens 24-19 triumph in the final at Kai Tak Stadium on Nov 14, 2025. (ANDY CHONG / CHINA DAILY)

Beijing fencer Tang Enlan receives medical attention after getting injured in the women’s individual saber quarterfinals at Kai Tak Arena on Nov 16, 2025. (ANDY CHONG / CHINA DAILY)

Hong Kong’s Yue Nga-yan gets injured during the women’s long jump final at Guangdong Olympic Sports Center on Nov 19, 2025. (PARKER ZHENG / CHINA DAILY)

Heilongjiang track cyclists Sun Wentao (bottom left) and Yu Yuanfeng (top) collide during the men’s madison final at the Hong Kong Velodrome on Nov 16, 2025. (ADAM LAM / CHINA DAILY)

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