Players of Team China triumphed during the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup in Baku, Azerbaijan as they led the medal tally with four gold medals, one silver and two bronzes.
China's veteran Li Yuehong edged Clement Bessaguet of France by one hit to win the men's 25m rapid fire pistol gold on Sunday.
Li, Bessaguet and Florian Peter of Germany were tied on 24 hits with two series to go before two-time Olympic bronze medalist Li went ahead with a perfect series, followed by Bessaguet one hit behind. Peter missed two shots in the penultimate series and had to settle for the bronze.
A screenshot of players Li Yuehong (C) of China, Clement Bessaguet (L) of France and Florian Peter of Germany, showing the medal table after the men's 25-meter rapid fire pistol final. /ISSF
Having missed his first target in the final series, 33-year-old Li held his nerve to make the following four and kept a 33 to 32 advantage over his French rival, who also missed one hit.
"After hard work, I just try my best," said Li after the match.
A screenshot of the ISSF's official website, showing the results of the men's 25-meter rapid fire pistol event. /ISSF
A review of the Chinese medalists at the ISSF World Cup
Location: Baku, Azerbaijan
Time: May 8 – 15, 2023
Men's 10-meter air rifle: Sheng Lihao (bronze medal)
Women's 10-meter air rifle: Han Jiayu (gold medal), Huang Yuting (bronze medal)
Mixed team 10-meter air rile: Huang Yuting and Sheng Lihao (gold medal), Wang Zhilin and Yang Haoran (silver medal)
Men's 25m rapid fire pistol: Li Yuehong (gold medal)
Women's 25-meter pistol: Feng Sixuan (gold medal)
(With input from Xinhua)
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