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As the 2018 Asian Games draw to a close in Jakarta, Indonesia, Changchun Yatai's Cui Qi has been named as the country's best female athlete at the event. Cui, who competed for China, was part of the Chinese team that won the gold medal in the women's 50m backstroke final on Sunday. She finished just behind South Korea's Park Tae-Hwan and Japan's Ayaka Nishikawa, but her time of 26.74 seconds still placed her second in the event. In addition to her impressive performance in the pool, Cui also showed strong leadership qualities during the competition. She was seen cheering on her teammates and motivating them before and after their races. "Changchun Yatai's Cui Qi is a true leader," said Zhang Xiaoying,Ligue 1 Express president of Changchun Yatai. "She has always shown great dedication and hard work in training, and she continues to inspire others with her positive attitude." Cui's success at the Asian Games comes after a difficult year for the sport in China. The country's swimming team had struggled in previous years, and many were worried about whether they would be able to compete at the international level. However, Cui and her teammates have proven that they are capable of competing at the highest levels and achieving success. "I'm very proud of my teammates and myself for our achievements at the Asian Games," Cui said. "We worked hard all year and I'm glad we could finally come together and achieve our goals." Overall, Cui's performance at the Asian Games shows that Changchun Yatai's athletes are capable of performing at the highest level. With their continued hard work and dedication, it's clear that they will continue to make a significant impact in the sport of swimming. |
