Asiad 2018: China's Zhang takes gold in women's cycling

IANS  |  Jakarta 

China's Yaru Zhang won the gold in women's BMX category here on Saturday.

Starting as the favourite in the bicycle motocross (BMX) category, Zhang crossed the line with a time of 39.643 seconds, reports news agency.

Chutikan Kitwanitsathian of took silver with 40.379 while the bronze went to of who recorded 40.788.

The event was held in the

Zhang's medal brought the total gold medals has so far won in the Games to 68. The country currently leads the medal table with a total of 143 ahead of with 107 and with 79.

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First Published: Sat, August 25 2018. 13:36 IST