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Chinese gymnasts Huang Zhuofan, Luo Huan shine in uneven bars in Cairo

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L-R: Luo Huan, Huang Zhuofan and Ondine Achampong celebrate with their medals after the uneven bars final during the Artistic Gymnastics Apparatus World Cup in Cairo, Egypt, February 17, 2024. /CFP
L-R: Luo Huan, Huang Zhuofan and Ondine Achampong celebrate with their medals after the uneven bars final during the Artistic Gymnastics Apparatus World Cup in Cairo, Egypt, February 17, 2024. /CFP

L-R: Luo Huan, Huang Zhuofan and Ondine Achampong celebrate with their medals after the uneven bars final during the Artistic Gymnastics Apparatus World Cup in Cairo, Egypt, February 17, 2024. /CFP

Chinese gymnast Huang Zhuofan won the gold while her teammate Luo Huan secured the silver in the uneven bars at the 2024 Artistic Gymnastics Apparatus World Cup in Cairo on Saturday.

The 17-year-old Huang, who finished fourth at the 2023 worlds in Antwerp, staged an outstanding performance with a perfect landing to lead the contest with a total score of 14.233 points.

"I am very happy and excited to get this result. My training before the game was quite systematic, and I am also preparing for the 2024 Paris Olympics," Huang told Xinhua.

"I will do my best step by step and complete every training session earnestly every day to fulfill my dream of the Paris Olympics," she added.

Huang Zhuofan of China competes in the uneven bars final during the Artistic Gymnastics Apparatus World Cup in Cairo, Egypt, February 17, 2024. /CFP
Huang Zhuofan of China competes in the uneven bars final during the Artistic Gymnastics Apparatus World Cup in Cairo, Egypt, February 17, 2024. /CFP

Huang Zhuofan of China competes in the uneven bars final during the Artistic Gymnastics Apparatus World Cup in Cairo, Egypt, February 17, 2024. /CFP

Luo, 24, who also demonstrated a breathtaking routine, came in second with 13.966 points.

"I think there is still a very good chance for me to join the Paris Olympics, and I am still working hard for it," Luo said.

British gymnast Ondine Achampong, 20, finished third with 13.866 points.

The tournament taking place in Cairo from February 15-18 offers a new chance for the gymnasts still vying for individual qualification to Paris 2024.

(With input from Xinhua)

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