Chinese shooters Qi Ying and Zhang Zixi just smashed records at the ISSF World Cup in Cyprus! 🌟 The duo clinched China’s first-ever mixed team trap gold after a heart-stopping showdown against Poland on Sunday.
Olympic silver medalist Qi, who narrowly missed the men’s trap final earlier, teamed up with 19-year-old rising star Zhang for the mixed event. After surviving a tense shootoff against Türkiye, they faced Poland’s powerhouse pair in a final that had everyone on the edge of their seats. Tied early on, Poland briefly pulled ahead—only for Qi to fire back with a flawless round, propelling China to a 40-34 lead. 🎯
By the final shots, the Chinese pair sealed their victory 42-39, marking a historic milestone for China in the sport. Zhang, the teen phenom, called it 'a dream come true' while Qi praised their teamwork: 'We trusted each other every step of the way.'
This win isn’t just about gold—it’s a sign of China’s growing dominance in shooting sports. 👏 With young talent like Zhang rising fast, the Paris 2024 Olympics just got even more exciting!
