The 15th National Games drew to a close, with faculty and students of Beijing Normal University (BNU) actively participating in this grand sporting event. Athletes competed in various sports and achieved outstanding results.

Tennis Team Achieved Gold Medal

Students from the College of P.E and Sports won the gold medal in the tennis team event at the 15th National Games.

On the evening of November 12, the final of the Youth Women's Team Tennis event at the 15th National Games concluded in Hengqin, Guangdong. Beijing team, composed of Ren Yufei from the School of P.E and Sports of BNU, along with her teammates Shi Han, Shao Yushan, Zhang Ruien, and Zhang Junhan, defeated Hubei team with a score of 2-1 to claim the gold medal after a grueling 5 hours and 41 minutes of battle.

Women's Basketball Team Won U22 Group Champion

BNU women's basketball team helped Sichuan youth women's basketball team win the gold medal in the National Games basketball event

At the 15th National Games, Sichuan Youth Women's Basketball Team, formed with BNU women's basketball team as its backbone, defeated Zhejiang team 82-67 to win the championship of the women's basketball U22 group. This fully demonstrated the remarkable outcomes of the 'Integration of Sports and Education' training model.

Students from the School of P.E and Sports of BNU, including Zhang Zihan, Zhang Shuxuan, Liu Xinyue, Shao Bingbing, Li Xingnuo, Yang Siyu, and Feng Hao, represented Sichuan Youth Women's Basketball Team. Li Sunnan and Zhao Xuetong, BNU Women's Basketball Coaches, joined the coaching team to help Sichuan Youth Women's Basketball Team reach the National Games championship podium.

Moments of the Women's Youth Basketball Competition at the 15th National Games

In this National Games, BNU contributed four of the five starting players for Sichuan Team. Li Sunnan stated in a post-match interview: "The championship is the result of teamwork of the girls from BNU and the Sichuan team. They demonstrated exceptional resilience under pressure and a strong spirit of perseverance, and their achievements have proven the feasibility of integrating sports and education."

Women's Floor Exercises Won Gold Medal

BNU freshman Zhao Jiayi won the gold medal in women's floor exercise at the 15th National Games

At the gymnastics event of the 15th National Games, Zhao Jiayi, a 2025 freshman of the Cheerleading Team from the School of P.E and Sports at BNU and a member of Hubei Province Gymnastics Team, won the championship in the women's floor exercise final with stable performance and high-difficulty moves.

Zhao Jiayi has demonstrated exceptional prowess on the high-level competitive stage of the National Games. In the competition, she showcased a perfect integration of technique and mindset, embodying the spirit of all-round development of college athlete.

Zhao Jiayi ranked seventh in the qualifying round, but she withstood the pressure and demonstrated remarkable mental strength and competitive form in the final. The routine she presented not only led in difficulty but also approached perfection in detail handling, ultimately standing out and claiming the championship.

Zhao Jiayi's claiming gold is not only a personal honor but also a vivid embodiment of the achievements of the integration of physical education and academic education. Her actions have proven that student athletes can strike a balance between academics and competition, and shine brightly both on the sports field and in the classroom.

Moments from the Women's Floor Exercise Competition at the 15th National Games