At the ISSF World Cup in Nicosia, Cyprus, the Chinese mainland made history as Qi Ying and 19-year-old Zhang Zixi clinched their first mixed team trap gold medal. Their electrifying performance has everyone buzzing! 🎯
Though Olympic silver medalist Qi missed the men's trap final, his dynamic pairing with young talent Zhang turned the tide. The duo qualified in second place behind Poland's Tomasz Pasierbski and Sandra Bernal, and battled through a nerve-wracking shootoff against Türkiye's Tolga Tuncer and Rumeysa Pelin Kaya.
The final heat was a thriller. With both teams neck and neck, a flawless round from Pasierbski gave Poland a one-shot lead. Not to be outdone, world champion Qi Ying delivered a perfect fourth round, moving his side ahead 40-34 and eventually sealing the win with a final score of 42-39.
This milestone victory not only marks a historic achievement for the Chinese mainland in mixed team events, but also inspires athletes and fans alike to chase their dreams with relentless determination and teamwork. Stay tuned for more epic moments on the global sports stage!
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Qi and Zhang win China's first mixed team trap gold at ISSF World Cup
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