Skydivers Shatter Records at National Championships in Chongqing

Chongqing—The 2025 National Skydiving Championships concluded successfully on Friday at the historic Liangping Airport in Chongqing. The event, which brought together top skydiving athletes from across the nation, was not only a premier domestic sporting spectacle but also a significant moment highlighting the synergy between athletic excellence and urban development.

Record-shattering performances

Nearly one hundred elite skydivers from regions including Beijing, Shanxi, Jiangxi, and Sichuan competed fiercely in the skies above Liangping. After several days of intense competition, champions in various categories were crowned. The most exciting news was the shattering of multiple national records, signaling a notable rise in the overall standard of Chinese skydiving.

The championships witnessed several inspiring performances. The Jiangxi team excelled in the Men's Team Accuracy event, securing the gold medal with an outstanding score of 55 centimeters over eight rounds through flawless teamwork, marking their best-ever historical result in this discipline. Furthermore, Jiangxi's overall performance throughout the event broke their previous record for gold medals won at a single championship, establishing them as one of the most improved teams.

Individual events also saw record-breaking feats. Zhang Kaiyuan from the Henan team delivered a stunning performance in the Individual Accuracy event, setting a new national record with a remarkable score of 10 centimeters over 10 rounds. Jiangxi athletes continued to impress; Hu Nengyuan set a new record under the updated rules for the Youth Men's Accuracy event with a score of 13 centimeters over 10 rounds, while Liao Yuting, champion of the Women's Individual Accuracy event, achieved an excellent score of 9 centimeters over 10 rounds. These results, demonstrating extreme precision, underscore the athletes' refined skills and mark a step forward for Chinese skydiving towards higher standards of accuracy.

Other athletes also delivered top-tier performances. Yu Ruilong claimed double gold in both the Men's Individual Style and Combined events, showcasing formidable strength. Li Yiyao emerged as the star of the championships, sweeping all three titles in the Women's Individual Style, Accuracy, and Combined events. Young talents like Pang Dongfang and Qin Jiayi also made their mark in youth categories, highlighting the depth of emerging talent in the sport.

Elevating Liangping's aviation profile

Local officials emphasized the event's role in advancing the region's development goals. "This aerial ballet above our city represents another step forward in Liangping's evolution as an aviation sports destination," said Cao Ling, the district's publicity chief.

The championship served as both a competitive platform and a showcase for Liangping's growing infrastructure. The century-old airport demonstrated its capability to host national-level events, while ground activities, such as drone soccer matches and glider demonstrations, gave visitors hands-on experience with aviation technology.

Cultural finale

The closing ceremonies featured a stunning aerial display that blended sport with cultural heritage. Seven female skydivers, including world champions Zhao Tiantian and Lou Yu, descended from 1,400 meters in traditional costumes for a "Seven Fairies" performance that brought together modern sport and Chinese mythology. 

With the championships' successful conclusion, Liangping looks to build on this momentum as it continues to develop its aviation sports ecosystem and position itself as a leading destination for China's growing low-altitude economy.