**The final Olympic trials for the national shooting team begins, and Taizhou girl Huang Yuting leads**
On March 17, the final team trials (the third match) of the National Rifle and Pistol Shooting Team for the Paris Olympics continued at the Changning Center in Xi’an. This event also served as the venue for the shooting event of the 14th National Games.
In the men’s and women’s 10-meter air rifle mixed team finals on the first day, Yu Haonan of the Zhejiang team secured third place in the men’s competition. Meanwhile, Wang Zifei and Huang Yuting claimed second and third place in the women’s competition. During the qualifying competition, Zhejiang team members Yu Haonan, Wang Zifei, Wang Zhilin, Huang Yuting, and Han Jiayu all advanced to the finals on the second day.
Shooting has always been a strong suit for the Chinese sports delegation in recent Olympic cycles, with impressive performances at the Tokyo Olympics. With preparations for the upcoming Paris Olympics underway, national infantry and pistol shooting teams have been actively competing to secure their spots. Diversity and strong competition within the team have set high standards for the selection process.
The final team for the Paris Olympics will be determined through a series of evaluations and competitions, including the forthcoming Shooting World Cup in Baku. This event will serve as a final checkpoint before the Olympic roster is finalized.
In an exciting turn of events, Taizhou native Huang Yuting currently leads in the women’s 10-meter air rifle mixed team standings. With her impressive performance, she exemplifies the talent and dedication present within the national shooting team. As the trials progress, all eyes are on the promising athletes competing for a chance to represent China at the Paris Olympics.