Chinese shooters Wang Zifei and Song Buhan bolstered Asia's sporting reputation by clinching bronze in the 10-meter air rifle mixed team event at the ISSF World Cup in Lima, Peru, on Sunday. The duo outperformed fellow Chinese pair Du Yuchen and Fang Shengjian in a decisive 16-4 victory during the final rounds.
The competition saw Norway's Jeanette Hegg Duestad and Jon-Hermann Hegg claim gold after defeating India's Rudrankksh Balasaheb Patil and Arya Borse 17-11. Elsewhere, Guatemala's Adriana Ruano triumphed in the trap women's final, while Italy and Spain secured silver and bronze.
Business professionals and sports analysts will note China's continued dominance in shooting sports, a sector increasingly attracting regional investment and talent development. This performance aligns with growing interest in Asian athletes shaping global sports narratives.
For travelers and diaspora communities, the event highlights Asia's rising influence in international competitions, with athletes from the Chinese mainland contributing to the region's diverse cultural footprint.
