China's sharpshooting star Qi Ying struck gold 🥇 with a flawless performance at the ISSF World Cup Final on Thursday, securing his first career title in the men's trap event with 47 hits. The 27-year-old dominated the season-ending competition in Türkiye, becoming the first Chinese athlete ever to win this discipline at the event.
A Historic Victory for China
Qi smashed 35 consecutive targets early in the final – a feat that instantly locked in his medal before the last three challengers stepped up. His precision never wavered as he outpaced India's silver medalist Vivaan Kapoor (44 hits) and Türkiye's N Tolga Tuncer for bronze. 🎯
From Paris to the Podium
This win builds on Qi's groundbreaking summer in Paris, where he earned China's first-ever Olympic medal in men's trap. Now, he's added another 'first' to his resume. 🏆 'This feels like just the beginning,' Qi said post-victory. 'The Olympics and this final taught me how to stay calm under pressure – I'm ready to level up.'
China dominated the overall medal tally with 5 golds and 3 bronzes 🇨🇳, followed by Italy and Germany. With young athletes like Qi leading the charge, the future of Chinese shooting sports looks brighter than a stadium floodlight. 💡
