In a thrilling turn of events at the men's team gymnastics final, Japan emerged victorious by clinching the gold medal on the final rotation. With a total score of 259.594 points, Japan managed to outscore China, who finished with 259.062 points, settling for the silver medal. The United States secured the bronze with a score of 257.793, marking their first medal in this event in 16 years.
China, initially in a strong position to claim the gold, faced setbacks during the final rotation due to costly mistakes. Su Weide's performance was particularly disappointing, as he scored just 11.600 after falling twice, visibly affecting the team's chances.
The pressure was on Zhang Boheng, China's final athlete, who needed to score 15.266 to secure the gold for his country. Despite a solid routine, a slight misstep on the dismount led to a score of 14.733 for Zhang, ultimately resulting in China settling for the silver medal.
The Bercy Arena was filled with enthusiastic Japanese fans who erupted into cheers and celebrations as their team clinched the gold, showcasing their unwavering support and excitement over the remarkable victory.
