From being a fan cheering from the sidelines to stepping onto the world stage, 19-year-old Jiang Yiting is making waves as she prepares to represent China at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris! 🇫🇷✨
Jiang will compete in the women's skeet shooting event, marking her Olympic debut. But don't let her age fool you—she's got experience beyond her years. Before the pandemic, Jiang was rubbing shoulders with shooting stars like Wei Meng and Zhang Donglian as a training partner. Remember when Wei clinched the bronze at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021? Yep, Jiang was right there, sharpening her skills alongside the best! 🥉🎯
\"I was a training partner with the Chinese national team before the Tokyo Olympics,\" Jiang told China Media Group (CMG). \"I was basically learning from the big brothers and sisters during that time to improve myself.\" 💪
Training with the country's top shooters was a game-changer. Soon, Jiang began turning heads at domestic competitions. Fast forward to early 2023, she snagged first place in the World Cup trials! 🏆
\"I gained the most from competing in the final,\" she said. \"For example, I began to understand what I should think of on break, as well as how to change my mindset to perform well in the final.\" 🧘♀️
Her dedication paid off when she secured her spot on the Chinese national team after the International Shooting Sport Federation World Cup in Italy this June. From a young fan to an Olympic athlete—talk about leveling up! 🚀
\"I feel proud of myself for being able to compete at the Olympic Games for the first time in my career,\" Jiang shared. \"I hope I can reach the top six at the event.\" 🌟
With her eyes on the prize and a nation cheering her on, Jiang Yiting is ready to make her mark in Paris. Allez, Jiang! 🇨🇳❤️
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Step by step, Chinese shooter Jiang Yiting makes her way to Paris 2024
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