Picture by REUTERS/Amr Alfiky
And we’re off! Following the excitement of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony, the 10m air rifle mixed team event crowned the first Olympic champions at the Châteauroux Shooting Centre on 27 July.
The People’s Republic of China clinched gold, securing consecutive Olympic titles in the 10m air rifle mixed team event, having also been champions in its debut at Tokyo 2020. The world champion duo, 19-year-old Sheng Lihao and 17-year-old Huang Yuting, lived up to their favorites tag by becoming the first champions of Paris 2024.
They bested the silver medalist team from the Republic of Korea, Keum Jihyeon and Park Hajun, in a nail-biting final.
China took an early 6-2 lead in the final, with Sheng’s exceptional accuracy helping them maintain control. Despite a strong comeback from the Republic of Korea, China held a commanding lead and ultimately secured the gold with a 16-12 victory, thanks to decisive shots in the final rounds.
