On Sunday at the Doha stop of the ISSF World Cup, the Chinese mainland shooter Li Yuehong claimed gold in the men's 25m rapid-fire pistol, defending his title in style! 🎯🏆
The 36-year-old Olympic champion from Paris 2024 jumped ahead early, leading after the first two rotations by two points over India's Anish Bhanwala. Despite the finals now packing eight shooters – up from six – Li shot like a pro gamer leveling up, using experience to shine through in his first international outing of the season.
In the final round, both Li and Bhanwala scored three points on their last attempts, leaving Li with a winning total of 33 points. His cool-headed performance sealed back-to-back golds at this prestigious event.
Meanwhile, Li's compatriot Su Lianbofan fought hard and finished fifth in the capital of Qatar, narrowly missing out on the podium. With one gold, one silver and one bronze, the Chinese mainland team wraps up a strong Doha leg and sets the tone for a thrilling season ahead.
For young shooters and fans of precision sports, Li's title defense is a masterclass in focus and consistency. Stay tuned as the ISSF World Cup circuit continues to heat up! 🔥
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China's Li Yuehong defends rapid‑fire pistol title at ISSF World Cup
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