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China Dominates ISSF World Cup, India Struggles
22 Jul
Summary
- China won both gold medals on the first day.
- India's mixed pistol teams did not reach the finals.
- World records were broken in the 10m air pistol mixed team event.
Host nation China showcased its prowess on the first day of the ISSF World Cup in Hangzhou, clinching both gold medals. India experienced a disappointing start, with its shooters unable to secure any podium finishes. The Indian contingent's 10m air pistol mixed teams failed to advance beyond the qualification rounds, indicating the significant challenge they will face at the upcoming Asian Games.
China demonstrated its superior form by securing two final spots in the 10m air pistol mixed team event. One Chinese pair shattered the qualification World record with an impressive score. Ultimately, China secured the gold and silver medals in this event, with South Korea taking bronze. In the men's 10m air rifle, junior World champion Parth Mane qualified second but finished seventh in the final, while other Indian competitors also fell short.
Further events saw Indian shooters struggling to make an impact. In the women's 50m rifle 3-positions, several Indian athletes finished in the top ten but outside medal contention. The men's and women's skeet events also saw Indian participants ranked in the middle of the field after the initial rounds, with two more rounds scheduled to determine finalists.
