Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, May 1 (Reporters Gao Meng and Li Chunyu) The 2026 FINA Diving World Cup Finals kicked off on the 1st, and the Chinese team won 5 gold medals on the first day.

In the women's synchronized 10-meter platform competition, Chen Yuxi and Lu Wei won the championship with 366.12 points. This was also the first time the two appeared in the competition as a partnership this year.

"Actually, I haven't stood on the court for about half a year, and I have been exposed to the world in the past six months. When I really come back, I will find that the court is still familiar to me, and I still love the court. So I enjoyed today's game very much, and I also like the atmosphere very much." Chen Yuxi said after the game, "Thank you very much for giving me the strength to continue to stand on the 10-meter platform and win glory for the country."

On May 1, Chinese combination Chen Yuxi (top)/Lu Wei competed. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Ju Huanzong

The two also said that they must maintain a state of readiness at all times in order to focus on every game. "Only by being yourself, can you seize the opportunity when it comes." Lu Wei said that he will focus more on details in training and competition.

North Korean combination Cho Jin-mi/Kim Mi-rae and Australian combination Park Ridge/Cole won silver and bronze medals respectively.

In the women's synchronized 3-meter springboard competition, Chinese combination Chen Yiwen/Chen Jia won the championship with 331.05 points. 26-year-old Chen Yiwen admitted after the game that although her body recovery ability is not as good as before due to age, she is still actively adjusting her training status for the Los Angeles Olympics cycle.

On May 1, Chinese combination Chen Jia (left)/Chen Yiwen after the game. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Ju Huanzong

Chen Yiwen and Chen Jia have partnered since the 2025 season. After nearly a year of running-in, the two said that their ability to cooperate has improved. "We believe in each other's ability to perform and adjust on the spot, so there will be no particularly big problems in the game." Chen Yiwen said.

Australian pair Gini/Chloe won the silver medal, and British pair Harper/Jensen won the bronze medal.

Wang Zongyuan and Zheng Jiuyuan won the men's synchronized 3-meter springboard championship with 460.68 points. "We are still two years away from the Los Angeles Olympics. During the preparation process, whether it is competition or training, we will face difficult competitions and training with a full mentality and state. This is our most persistent belief." Wang Zongyuan said.

On May 1, Chinese combination Wang Zongyuan/Zheng Jiuyuan (right) competed. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Ju Huanzong

Mexican combination Hernandez/Ibarra won the silver medal. The British combination Harding/Laug ranked third.

In the men's synchronized 10-meter platform competition, Zhao Renjie/Yang Zhihao won the championship for the Chinese team with a score of 448.68 points. This is a "teenager group", Zhao Renjie is 15 years old and Yang Zhihao is 16 years old. During the competition, the two made mistakes in the 109C movement in the penultimate round, but they quickly adjusted and showed a stable mentality.

The Ukrainian combination Sereda/Hrizenko and the Mexican combination Reyes/Valdes won the second and third places respectively.

In the mixed team competition, the Chinese team composed of Liu Chengzhan, Lin Shan, Lu Wei and Bai Yuming won the gold medal with 463.70 points. The Mexican team and the Australian team won the runner-up and third place respectively.