Gold medalist Fan Junjie of China poses for photos during the awarding ceremony of the men's individual of aquathlon event at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 23, 2026. (Xinhua/Pan Yulong)
SANYA, China, April 23 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Fan Junjie claimed the first gold medal of the 6th Asian Beach Games by winning the men's aquathlon on Thursday.
The Games opened on Wednesday with 62 gold medals up for grabs. ■
Gold medalist Fan Junjie (C) of China, silver medalist Teng Yunfeng (L) of China and bronze medalist Pan Tzu-I of Chinese Taipei pose for photos during the awarding ceremony of the men's individual of aquathlon event at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 23, 2026. (Xinhua/Pan Yulong)
Bronze medalist Pan Tzu-I of Chinese Taipei poses for photos during the awarding ceremony of the men's individual of aquathlon event at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 23, 2026. (Xinhua/Pan Yulong)
Silver medalist Teng Yunfeng of China poses for photos during the awarding ceremony of the men's individual of aquathlon event at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 23, 2026. (Xinhua/Pan Yulong)
