China wins first-ever women's team gymnastics gold at Youth Olympic Games

(ECNS) -- China won the first women's artistic gymnastics team gold medal in Youth Olympic Games (YOG) history Monday in Dakar, Senegal.

The Chinese team of Chen Ziyan, Xie Guying and Zhong Qi scored 107.798 points to edge Japan, which took silver. France won bronze.

The victory completed China's sweep of the men's and women's team gymnastics gold medals at this year's YOG.

China leads the overall medal standings with 23 medals: 13 gold, seven silver and three bronze.