Chinese Shooters Grab First Gold at Paris Olympics!

Chinese shooters Huang Yuting and Sheng Lihao stole the spotlight at the 2024 Paris Olympics, clinching the Games' first gold medal in a thrilling 10-meter air rifle mixed team final on Saturday! The duo edged out South Korea’s Keum Ji-hyeon and Park Ha-jun 16-12 in a nail-biting showdown that had fans on the edge of their seats.

After a tense 2-2 start, the Chinese pair dominated the next rounds, pushing their lead to 6-2. Despite a timeout called by the South Korean coach, Huang and Sheng kept their cool, widening the gap to 14-8 by the 11th round. Though the Korean team clawed back to 14-12, the Chinese sharpshooters sealed the deal in the 14th round, securing their historic win.

Meanwhile, Kazakhstan’s Alexandra Le and Islam Satpayev snagged bronze with a decisive 17-5 victory over Germany’s Maximilian Ulbrich and Anna Janssen.

This victory not only marks China’s first gold in Paris but also sets the tone for an electrifying Olympic season. Who’s ready for more? Let the games begin!

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