Triathlete Zhang Xirui wins China's first medal of Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games(1/4)

Zhang Xirui, the silver medalist, poses at the awards ceremony at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Sept. 20, 2026. (Photo: China News Service/Fu Tian)

Chinese athlete Zhang Xirui claimed a silver medal in the men's individual triathlon event at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Sunday, with a time of 53:05, securing China’s first medal of the Games.

Zhang Xirui (first from right) competes in the cycling segment at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Sept. 20, 2026. (Photo: China News Service/Fu Tian)

Zhang Xirui crosses the finish line at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Sept. 20, 2026. (Photo: China News Service/Fu Tian)

Zhang Xirui competes in the swimming section at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Sept. 20, 2026. (Photo: China News Service/Fu Tian)