China's shooting team demonstrated precision and resilience at the Asian Shooting Championships in Shymkent, Kazakhstan, earning two silver medals on Thursday. The men's 10-meter air pistol team, composed of Lu Dingke, Li Xianhao, and Wang Honghao, secured second place with 1889.2 points, narrowly trailing India's gold-winning squad by 3.3 points. South Korea claimed bronze in the fiercely contested team event.
Individually, Lu Dingke and Li Xianhao advanced to the final round, with Lu finishing just 0.3 points behind Kazakhstan's Islam Satpayev, who took gold with 250.1 points. South Korea's Park Ha-jun rounded out the podium with bronze. The results highlight the competitive balance in Asian shooting sports, where marginal differences separate medalists.
The championships, a key regional qualifier for international competitions, underscore Asia's growing prominence in precision sports. Analysts note that such events offer insights into emerging athletic talent and shifting competitive dynamics across the continent.
