China's Women's Flag Football Team Celebrates Historic First Win at The World Games 2025

At The World Games 2025, held in Chengdu, China's women's flag football team made history by securing their first win against Japan with a score of 28-22. The game, which took place on August 16, was marked by a strong second-half performance from China, who trailed at halftime 14-13. The team's resurgence with a 15-8 scoring run was pivotal in clinching their historic victory during their international debut.

This landmark win is especially meaningful for the newly established team, formed only this year, after they faced tough competition in prior matches. They experienced a narrow two-point defeat against Austria, ranked fourth in the world, followed by losses to both Canada and the United States. Captain Feng Haolin expressed the significance of the victory, stating that every defensive play energized the team, as this match would be remembered for its historic nature. The win positions China to compete for fifth place against Britain, while Japan prepares to take on Italy for seventh place in the tournament. Earlier in the day, China was eliminated from the quarterfinals after suffering a heavy loss of 40-0 to Mexico, who advanced to the gold medal game against the United States after defeating Canada.