dexinwin NAGOYA, Japan, Sept. 27, 2026
China’s Sun Sibei made Asian Games history on Sept. 27 by winning the women’s BMX Freestyle Park gold medal at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.
Sun scored93.80 pointsin the final to claim the title, while her Chinese teammate Sun Jiaqi took bronze with90.20 points. The result gave China one gold and one bronze in the event’s first appearance as an official Asian Games competition.
The victory carries particular significance because BMX Freestyle Park was introduced as an official Asian Games event for the first time in Nagoya. Sun Sibei therefore became the first Asian Games champion in the event’s history.
A New Event Makes Its Asian Games Debut
BMX Freestyle Park is known for its combination of speed, aerial maneuvers and technical precision.
Riders compete on a course featuring ramps, banks and other structures, performing spins, flips and other difficult tricks while moving through the park.
Unlike conventional cycling events, the competition is not primarily about who crosses a finish line first. Judges assess factors including the difficulty and execution of tricks, the quality of the overall run and how successfully the rider links different movements together.
That makes consistency particularly important. A single mistake during a high-risk maneuver can significantly affect a rider’s final score.
China entered Sun Sibei and Sun Jiaqi in the women’s competition, with both riders regarded as leading medal contenders ahead of the event.
They ultimately delivered a memorable result, with Sun Sibei winning gold and Sun Jiaqi securing bronze.
A 93.80-Point Run Delivers the Gold
Sun Sibei produced her decisive performance in the second round, earning93.80 pointsand securing the top position.
For BMX Freestyle riders, every aerial maneuver requires a balance between technical difficulty and controlled execution.
Higher-difficulty tricks can increase scoring potential, but they also carry greater risks. Performing under the pressure of a major multi-sport event adds another challenge.
Sun’s ability to complete a high-scoring run at the inaugural Asian Games edition of the event highlighted her competitive level on the international stage.
From World Champion to Asian Games Champion
Sun Sibei had already established herself as one of China’s leading BMX Freestyle riders before arriving in Nagoya.
At the 2025 World Championships in Riyadh, she won the women’s Park title with a score of95.86 points, becoming the first Chinese rider to win a women’s BMX Freestyle Park world championship title. Reports also noted that the result ended a six-edition winning streak by U.S. riders in the event.
Her victory in Nagoya now adds another major title to her record.
Winning a world championship and then becoming the first Asian Games champion in a newly introduced event marks an important stage in the development of her international career.
China’s Growing Strength in BMX Freestyle
China has also made significant progress in BMX Freestyle on the Olympic stage.
At the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, Chinese rider Deng Yawen won the women’s BMX Freestyle Park gold medal, becoming the first Chinese athlete to win an Olympic gold medal in the event.
The progress from the Olympics to the Asian Games reflects the growing depth of China’s BMX Freestyle program.
For the 2026 Asian Games, China selected four riders for BMX Freestyle: Sun Sibei and Sun Jiaqi in the women’s event, along with Sha Xiaolong and Liu Xing in the men’s competition.
The lineup reflects an effort to build greater depth across the discipline rather than relying on a single athlete.
An Emerging Sport Finds a New Platform
The inclusion of BMX Freestyle Park is part of the broader expansion of emerging sports at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.
Alongside BMX Freestyle, events such as skateboarding and surfing have also attracted attention because of their strong appeal among younger audiences and their emphasis on technical skills, creativity and dynamic performances.
BMX Freestyle is particularly distinctive because riders combine technical execution with individual riding styles.
A successful run requires not only difficult tricks but also rhythm, control and the ability to connect movements smoothly across the course.
For younger athletes, the Asian Games also provide valuable experience of competing under the pressure of a major international multi-sport event.
A Gold Medal That Opens a New Chapter
Sun Sibei’s historic gold and Sun Jiaqi’s bronze gave China a strong start in BMX Freestyle at its first official Asian Games appearance.
For Sun Sibei, the victory adds an Asian Games title to an already notable international record. For Chinese BMX Freestyle, it marks the beginning of a new chapter at the continental level.
As the sport continues to expand across Asia, competition is likely to become increasingly intense. For China, the first Asian Games gold provides both a historic milestone and a platform for the next generation of riders.
On Sept. 27, Sun Sibei scored 93.80 points and wrote the first chapter of BMX Freestyle history at the Asian Games.
And in the sport’s first official appearance at the Games, China produced its first champion.
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