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! 🔥
