China’s sharpshooters dominated the podium at the ISSF World Cup in Munich this weekend, bagging gold and silver in mixed team events! 🌟 Young stars Hu Kai and Yao Qianxun blazed through the 10m air pistol final with a jaw-dropping 16-4 win, while Wang Zifei and Sheng Lihao snagged silver in air rifle despite smashing a world record earlier. 🎯
Record-Breaking Teens Steal the Show
Eighteen-year-old Wang Zifei continued her unstoppable streak, setting a new qualification world record (635.9 points) with partner Sheng Lihao. Though they narrowly missed gold, Wang’s already claimed three World Cup wins this season—talk about rookie royalty! 👑
Pistol Powerhouse Duo
Hu Kai and Yao Qianxun turned the air pistol final into a masterclass, racing to an 8-0 lead before sealing victory. Hu’s now a four-time World Cup gold medalist, proving he’s the definition of ‘locked and loaded.’ 🔫
China topped the medal tally with 4 golds, while Norway and India rounded out the top three. Next up? The World Cup heads to Ningbo, China, in September—mark your calendars! 📅
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China capture gold and silver in mixed team events at ISSF World Cup
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