China's veteran snowboarder Cai Xuetong clinched a bronze medal at the 2025-2026 FIS Snowboard Halfpipe World Cup in Chongli. After missing the podium at her home Winter Olympics at Beijing 2022, the leading figure of Chinese snowboarding has experienced ups and downs over the past few seasons. At 32, she continues to pursue her passion, fighting tenaciously for a fifth Winter Olympic Games appearance at Milan-Cortina 2026.

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