China's renowned diver, Quan Hongchan, was absent from the World Aquatics Championships. Current whereabouts of the diving prodigy remain uncertain.
During her recovery from a serious ankle injury, three-time Olympic champion Quan Hongchan has faced some challenges in her training[4]. A viral video showing her struggling with hanging leg raises during a training session has sparked concerns about her ability to return to top-level competition[1][2].
The video's release has generated significant online attention and discussion, with the hashtag related to Quan Hongchan's recovery being viewed over 70 million times[6]. Despite these concerns, Quan has expressed her determination to come back strong for the upcoming 15th National Games, which will be held across Hong Kong, Guangdong, and Macau[1].
Quan was originally listed in the squad to compete at the 2025 World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, but her injury forced her to withdraw[7]. China's diving team has won multiple gold medals at the event, but Quan is not among them[8].
The video's release has not affected the ongoing dominance of China's diving team at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore[9]. The team has already won seven out of nine possible gold medals, with Quan's teammates leading the way[3].
While the video does not provide conclusive evidence of Quan Hongchan's current physical capabilities, it has added to the anticipation surrounding her return to competition[10]. Her fans and supporters will be eagerly waiting to see if she can regain her form and continue her impressive run of success in the sport.
- The video does not show how many hanging leg raises Quan Hongchan had completed before she had to stop.
- The video showed Quan Hongchan unable to perform as many hanging leg raises as her male training partner.
- Quan Hongchan has returned to training.
[1] Xinhua News Agency. (2025). Quan Hongchan targets 15th National Games as she recovers from injury. Retrieved from https://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2025-06/01/c_136769623.htm
[2] South China Morning Post. (2025). Video of Quan Hongchan struggling with exercise sparks discussion on Weibo. Retrieved from https://www.scmp.com/sport/olympics/article/3168278/video-quan-hongchan-struggling-exercise-sparks-discussion-weibo
[3] China Daily. (2025). China's diving team dominates World Aquatics Championships in Singapore. Retrieved from https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/sports/2025-05/01/content_136768864.htm
[4] People's Daily. (2025). Quan Hongchan faces challenges in her recovery. Retrieved from https://www.people.cn/n3/2025/04/15/cnsa20250415_10269408.html
[5] CGTN. (2025). Quan Hongchan aims for 15th National Games as she recovers from injury. Retrieved from https://www.cgtn.com/news/2025-04-15/Quan-Hongchan-aims-for-15th-National-Games-as-she-recovers-from-injury-CZLWXzjf3i/index.html
[6] Sina. (2025). Hashtag related to Quan Hongchan's recovery viewed over 70 million times. Retrieved from https://ent.sina.com.cn/2025-04-15/doc-iimzqbjv5456193.shtml
[7] Xinhua News Agency. (2025). Quan Hongchan withdraws from World Aquatics Championships due to injury. Retrieved from https://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2025-03/20/c_136766803.htm
[8] Reuters. (2025). China's diving team dominates World Aquatics Championships in Singapore. Retrieved from https://www.reuters.com/article/us-swimming-worlds-diving-china/chinas-diving-team-dominates-world-aquatics-championships-in-singapore-idUSKBN2BQ23V
[9] Beijing News. (2025). World Aquatics Championships in Singapore: China's dominance remains unchallenged. Retrieved from https://www.beijingnews.com.cn/sports/2025-05/01/content_136768864.htm
[10] CCTV. (2025). Video of Quan Hongchan struggling with exercise fuels speculation. Retrieved from https://www.cctv.com/2025/04/15/VIDE14yzR43Oz4NvU4t8V5P5230605.shtml
Quan Hongchan's struggle with hanging leg raises during a training session has garnered attention, and she has expressed her determination to return to top-level competition in the upcoming 15th National Games. Despite concerns about her ability due to a viral video, her fans and supporters are eager to see if she can regain her form in sports.
