Niu Chunge (R) and Wei Lingxia of China pose for photos after the women's pole vault final at the 12th Asian Indoor Athletics Championships 2026 in Tianjin, north China, Feb. 7, 2026. (Xinhua/Zhao Zishuo)

Niu Chunge of China competes during the women's pole vault final at the 12th Asian Indoor Athletics Championships 2026 in Tianjin, north China, Feb. 7, 2026. (Xinhua/Zhao Zishuo)

Niu Chunge of China competes during the women's pole vault final at the 12th Asian Indoor Athletics Championships 2026 in Tianjin, north China, Feb. 7, 2026. (Xinhua/Zhao Zishuo)

Wei Lingxia of China greets spectators after the women's pole vault final at the 12th Asian Indoor Athletics Championships 2026 in Tianjin, north China, Feb. 7, 2026. (Xinhua/Zhao Zishuo)

Niu Chunge of China reacts during the women's pole vault final at the 12th Asian Indoor Athletics Championships 2026 in Tianjin, north China, Feb. 7, 2026. (Xinhua/Zhao Zishuo)

Wei Lingxia of China competes during the women's pole vault final at the 12th Asian Indoor Athletics Championships 2026 in Tianjin, north China, Feb. 7, 2026. (Xinhua/Zhao Zishuo)

Niu Chunge of China competes during the women's pole vault final at the 12th Asian Indoor Athletics Championships 2026 in Tianjin, north China, Feb. 7, 2026. (Xinhua/Zhao Zishuo)

Niu Chunge of China competes during the women's pole vault final at the 12th Asian Indoor Athletics Championships 2026 in Tianjin, north China, Feb. 7, 2026. (Xinhua/Zhao Zishuo)

Wei Lingxia of China competes during the women's pole vault final at the 12th Asian Indoor Athletics Championships 2026 in Tianjin, north China, Feb. 7, 2026. (Xinhua/Zhao Zishuo)

Wei Lingxia of China reacts after the women's pole vault final at the 12th Asian Indoor Athletics Championships 2026 in Tianjin, north China, Feb. 7, 2026. (Xinhua/Zhao Zishuo)

Morota Misaki of Japan reacts during the women's pole vault final at the 12th Asian Indoor Athletics Championships 2026 in Tianjin, north China, Feb. 7, 2026. (Xinhua/Zhao Zishuo)

Morota Misaki of Japan competes during the women's pole vault final at the 12th Asian Indoor Athletics Championships 2026 in Tianjin, north China, Feb. 7, 2026. (Xinhua/Zhao Zishuo)