Belgium Dominates World Games with Three Gold Medals
Belgium has secured three gold medals so far at the World Games in Chengdu, China, underscoring the nation’s prowess in acrogym, trampoline, and orienteering, reports 24brussels.
The first two days of competition proved fruitful for Team Belgium. On Friday, Maysae Bouhouch and Silke Macharis claimed gold in the acrogym pairs event, outperforming athletes from Ukraine and Portugal. The team’s impressive performance set a confident tone for the event.
On Saturday, Brent Deklerck added a second title for Belgium, winning the double trampoline final with a score of 26.800 points, besting competitors from Britain and Canada. This achievement showcased the depth of talent within the Belgian delegation.
Belgium’s third gold came on Sunday when Yannick Michiels triumphed in the orienteering sprint competition. This victory marked Michiels’ second career medal at the World Games, following his earlier success in Wroclaw, Poland, in 2017.
Korfball Team Eyes Additional Medal
A fourth medal appears imminent, as Belgium’s korfball team has qualified for the semi-finals. A victory over Taiwan on Tuesday would guarantee at least a silver medal for the team, further solidifying Belgium’s strong showing at the Games.
Held every four years, the World Games feature a variety of sports not included in the Olympic program. In the previous edition in Birmingham, USA, Belgium achieved a significant milestone by winning 20 medals—11 gold, four silver, and five bronze.
This year’s competition in Chengdu will continue until August 17, with 76 Belgian athletes competing across 22 different disciplines.
