Olympic superstar Sheng Lihao just leveled up his trophy collection! 🎯 The 20-year-old sharpshooter bagged his first-ever National Games gold medal in the men’s 10m air rifle event, dominating the competition with a stellar 254.6-point performance in Guangzhou.
From Bronze to Gold 🔥
Four years after his National Games debut yielded mixed-team bronze, Sheng came locked and loaded this time. The Jiangsu Province athlete – already a two-time Olympic gold medalist and eight-time World Cup champ – led the final from start to finish, leaving rivals like Olympic 50m rifle champions Liu Yukun and Zhang Changhong in his sights.
Young Gun Reigns Supreme 💥
Despite fierce competition, Sheng built a decisive two-point lead before his final shots. Wang Yutong (Jilin) took silver, while Liu Yukun (Shaanxi) claimed bronze. This win cements Sheng’s status as China’s next-gen shooting icon – and at just 20, he’s got plenty more targets in view! 🎯
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Sheng Lihao claims men's 10m air rifle title at China's National Games
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