China Wins Big at Shooting World Cup! 🥇🥈

Hey there, sports fans! Have you heard the exciting news? China’s amazing shooters have made a splash at the ISSF World Cup in Munich! 🏅

Gold in Mixed Team Air Pistol

The dynamic duo, Hu Kai and Yao Qianxun, shot their way to the top in the mixed team 10-meter air pistol event! They took an early lead, going up 8-0, and finished strong with a 16-4 victory over Armenia’s Elmira Karapetyan and Benik Khlghatyan. Way to go! 🎯

Silver in Mixed Team Air Rifle

Meanwhile, Wang Zifei and Sheng Lihao grabbed the silver medal in the mixed team 10-meter air rifle event. They set a new world record in the qualification round with a score of 635.9 points! That’s 0.1 points higher than the previous record! 😲

In the final, they faced off against India’s Arya Borse and Arjun Babuta. Despite a great effort, Wang and Sheng came up short, ending with a 17-7 score and taking home the silver. Still an awesome achievement! 🥈

More Medals and Records!

Wang Zifei, who is just 18 years old, was a superstar this week! She also won gold in the women’s 10-meter air rifle, setting new junior and overall world records! 🌟 Sheng Lihao added to the medal count with a bronze in the men’s individual event.

China Tops the Medal Table

Thanks to these fantastic performances, China ended up at the top of the medal table with four golds, one silver, and two bronzes! 🏆 Norway came in second, and India was third.

What’s Next?

The next ISSF World Cup event will be held in Ningbo, in east China’s Zhejiang Province, from September 7 to 15. Can’t wait to see more thrilling competitions! 🥳

Congratulations to all the athletes for their hard work and amazing skills! Keep aiming high! 🎯✨

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China capture gold and silver in mixed team events at ISSF World Cup

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