Chinese shooters Wang Zifei and Song Buhan delivered a dominant performance to win the 10m air rifle mixed team gold medal at the ISSF World Cup in Buenos Aires on Wednesday, solidifying China’s strong presence in the competition. The pair outclassed India’s Arya Borse and Rudrankksh Patil 17-9 in a high-stakes final, seizing control early with a 6-0 lead before clinching victory despite a late surge from their rivals.
This marks Wang’s second gold at the event after her triumph in the women’s individual 10m air rifle event two days prior, contributing to China’s total of four gold medals at the Buenos Aires leg of the World Cup. Wang and Song had earlier topped the qualification rounds with 631.4 points, narrowly edging out their Indian opponents’ 630.5.
In the bronze medal match, Argentina’s Fernanda Russo and Marcelo Julian Gutierrez secured a 17-13 victory against India’s Narmada Nithin Raju and Arjun Babuta, earning the host nation a podium finish.
The win underscores China’s continued dominance in shooting sports, drawing attention from global sports enthusiasts and analysts alike as athletes prepare for upcoming international competitions.
