Chinese skater Sun Long (Right) falls down with one of his opponents during the competition at Beijing's Capital Indoor Stadium, Beijing, March 14, 2025. [Photo by Wei Xiaohao/chinadaily.com.cn]
The ISU World Short-Track Speed Skating Championships kicked off at Beijing's Capital Indoor Stadium on March 14, marking its return to Beijing after 20 years.
A Holland skater (Left) falls down during the competition at Beijing's Capital Indoor Stadium, Beijing, March 14, 2025. [Photo by Wei Xiaohao/chinadaily.com.cn]
Chinese skater Liu Shaoang (2nd Right) gets a penalty in the men's 500m qualifying at Beijing's Capital Indoor Stadium, Beijing, March 14, 2025. [Photo by Wei Xiaohao/chinadaily.com.cn]
Chinese skater Gong Li (Right) falls down during the competition at Beijing's Capital Indoor Stadium, Beijing, March 14, 2025. [Photo by Wei Xiaohao/chinadaily.com.cn]
An Italian skater falls down during the men's 5,000m relay qualifying at Beijing's Capital Indoor Stadium, Beijing, March 14, 2025. [Photo by Wei Xiaohao/chinadaily.com.cn]
American skater Kristen Santos-Griswold (Right) crashes with a Canadian player during the competition at Beijing's Capital Indoor Stadium, Beijing, March 14, 2025. [Photo by Wei Xiaohao/chinadaily.com.cn]
American skater Kristen Santos-Griswold sustains an injury during the competition at Beijing's Capital Indoor Stadium, Beijing, March 14, 2025. [Photo by Wei Xiaohao/chinadaily.com.cn]
Team Holland refreshes the world record during the 2,000m mixed team relay quarterfinals at Beijing's Capital Indoor Stadium, Beijing, March 14, 2025. [Photo by Wei Xiaohao/chinadaily.com.cn]