China Claims First Gold at Paris Olympics in Thrilling Shooting Event

China secured the first gold medal of the Paris Olympics, with athletes Huang Yuting and Sheng Lihao winning the 10-meter air rifle mixed team event. The competition took place in Chateauroux, not Paris. They maintained a strong lead against South Korea and triumphed 16-12.

China has clinched the first gold medal of the Paris Olympics, though the victory didn't take place in Paris itself. The 10-meter air rifle mixed team event unfolded at the Olympic shooting range in Chateauroux, a three-hour drive from Paris.

Huang Yuting and Sheng Lihao secured the top spot by defeating South Korea's Keum Jihyeon and Park Hajun, establishing an early four-point lead and maintaining it to win 16-12.

''My main feeling is just happiness. The match was quite hard, but being able to do a personal best performance helped a lot,'' said Sheng. Initially subdued in their celebrations, the duo eventually expressed joy, with Sheng giving a thumbs-up sign on the podium.

(With inputs from agencies.)