iQFOiL INTERNATIONAL GAMES SHENZHEN WRAP UP AFTER CHALLENGING WEEK OF WEATHER

Shenzhen, China – 8 November 2025 – The iQFOiL International Games in Shenzhen, which doubled as the 2025 Asian Championships, came to a close today at Dameisha Bay following a week heavily impacted by unstable weather and the effects of Typhoon Kalmaegi.

After two days of racing cancelled due to storm disruption, Friday offered the only full day of validated competition. Hopes were high going into the final day, as a promising southerly breeze kicked off the morning. The Senior Men, Senior Women, and U19 Men managed to complete one more race each shortly after 11:00 a.m., but the conditions quickly deteriorated.

By midday, the wind had dropped dramatically, forcing the race committee to send all fleets back to shore. A brief window of potential reopened around 2:15 p.m., and the U19 Girls and U17 fleets were sent out in the hopes of salvaging further racing. However, the combination of hot temperatures and unstable breeze proved too much once again, and no additional races could be validated. By 4 pm, the AP-A flags were hoisted on the committee boat, marking the end of racing for the day and the event.

Despite the limited opportunities on the water, Friday’s races provided enough results to crown the 2025 iQFOiL Asian Champions across all categories.

Senior Women

1.     Wenqi Li (CHN 17) – 8 points

2.     Jiahui Wu (CHN 610) – 8 points

3.     Zheng Yan (CHN 37) – 16 points

Senior Men

1.     Hao Chen (CHN 381) – 4 points

2.     Ching Yin Cheng (HKG 21) – 12 points

3.     Jiaxin Jiang (CHN 11) – 12 points

U19 Women

1.     Ning Sun (CHN 679) – 4 points

2.     Tsz Yuet Cheung (HKG 24) – 4 points

3.     Xiangyu Fan (CHN 688) – 8 points

U19 Men

1.     Dongxu Ma (CHN 667) – 5 points

2.     Jinlong Cao (CHN 678) – 12 points

3.     Long Yin Bosco So (HKG 36) – 13 points

U17 Girls

1.     Yafeng Deng (CHN 676) – 3 points

2.     Tsz Ying Wong (HKG 13) – 6 points

3.     Jiayan Huang (CHN 659) – 11 points

U17 Boys

1.     Chun Kiu Curtis Ho (HKG 12) – 3 points

2.     Hao Xuan Peng (CHN 666) – 7 points

3.     Hao Yang (CHN 656) – 9 points

Despite the weather setbacks, the event showcased the growing depth of talent in the Asian iQFOiL community, with standout performances from Chinese and Hong Kong athletes across all categories. As the fleet now turns its focus to upcoming international events, Shenzhen’s week of extremes will be remembered for testing both patience and perseverance.