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China Daily | Diving into the details: Chat with perfectionist Chen Yuxi

Published on 8 Oct 2026 10:09:44 PM

Winning two gold medals at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, Chinese diving star Chen Yuxi continues to look beyond the podium. In an exclusive conversation with China Daily's online show Spotlight, Chen reflects on her Asian Games journey, the mindset behind each dive, and her constant pursuit of improvement.

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Winning two gold medals at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, Chinese diving star Chen Yuxi continues to look beyond the podium. In an exclusive conversation with China Daily's online show Spotlight, Chen reflects on her Asian Games journey, the mindset behind each dive, and her constant pursuit of improvement.

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