In a remarkable display of precision and focus, China's Qi Ying clinched the gold medal in the men's trap event at the ISSF World Cup Final on Thursday, marking a historic first title for China in this discipline.
The 27-year-old shooter was the sole representative from China in the trap category at the season-ending competition. Qi demonstrated exceptional skill by hitting all of his initial 35 targets, establishing a strong lead with only three competitors remaining. His unwavering performance continued throughout the final rounds, ultimately securing his maiden World Cup Final title.
India's Vivaan Kapoor took home the silver medal, trailing by three hits, while Türkiye's N Tolga Tuncer completed the podium with the bronze. This victory adds to China's impressive tally at the event, where they topped the medal table with five golds and three bronzes. Italy followed in second place with one gold, three silvers, and one bronze, and Germany secured third with one gold and two silvers.
Reflecting on his achievement, Qi Ying shared, \"This is my maiden World Cup Final title, and it feels like it's just the beginning for me. I hope to get better and better in future training and competitions. I had a relatively stable performance in the first half of this year, but still, I didn't reach any final in major competitions. I believe my experience from the Paris Olympics and this World Cup Final can help me improve my training and mentality.\"
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China's Qi Ying wins men's trap winner at ISSF World Cup Final
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