In a thrilling display of precision and grit, Chinese shooters wrapped up the ISSF World Cup in Buenos Aires with an outstanding tally of five gold medals. The international competition saw two dynamic pairs push the limits of their skills: Ma Qianke and Zhang Yifan secured the mixed team 10m air pistol title, while Yao Qianxun and Hu Kai lit up the early rounds with impressive performances.
In a nail-biting match, Yao and Hu set an early pace by leading 8-4 after a razor-thin 0.1-point win in round six. However, the momentum swung as Ma and Zhang rallied in round 10 with a combined 21 points, tying the score and setting up a dramatic finale.
The tension peaked in round 13 when Ma and Zhang outperformed their counterparts with 21 points over 20.3, clinching a decisive 16-10 victory in the final match-up. This superb win helped China finish at the top with a medal haul of five gold, three silver, and three bronze.
This victory not only highlights the impeccable skills of these young athletes but also inspires sports enthusiasts around the world, bringing fresh energy and pride to the international shooting stage! 🏅✨
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China finish ISSF World Cup in Argentina with five gold medals
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