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China’s Zhang Qiongyue Shoots Bronze With Eye-Catching Hello Kitty Rifle

China's Zhang Qiongyue won bronze in the women's 50m rifle 3 positions at the Paris Olympics, gaining attention for her Hello Kitty-adorned rifle. Her performance marked China's first medal in the event since Rio 2016 and contributed to their total of seven shooting medals at the games.

Zhang Qiongyue wins bronze at Paris Olympics, gaining attention for her Hello Kitty rifle, marking China's first since 2016.
Zhang Qiongyue wins bronze at Paris Olympics, gaining attention for her Hello Kitty rifle, marking China's first since 2016.

China’s Zhang Qiongyue, who recently gained attention for the Hello Kitty stickers on her rifle, secured a bronze medal in the women’s 50m rifle 3 positions shooting final at the Paris Summer Olympics on Friday. This notable achievement comes just days after Turkish shooter Yusuf Dikec went viral for his effortless shooting during the Olympics.

Zhang’s rifle, adorned with Hello Kitty stickers, quickly became a sensation on social media. Users on X shared snapshots of her unique rifle and expressed their amazement and admiration for her distinct style.

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Zhang’s bronze marks China’s first medal in this event since the Rio 2016 Olympics. Her performance contributed to China’s impressive showing in the Paris shooting competitions, where the Chinese delegation won a total of seven medals: four gold, two silver, and one bronze, according to CGTN.

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In addition to Zhang’s success, China’s shooting team delivered strong performances across various events. Sheng Lihao clinched gold in the men’s 10m air rifle competition, while Huang Yuting earned silver in the women’s 10m air rifle competition. Together, they triumphed in the mixed team 10m air rifle final.

Further adding to China’s medal tally, Xie Yu won gold in the men’s 10m air pistol event, and Liu Yukun claimed victory in the men’s 50m rifle 3 positions final. Qi Ying secured a silver medal in the men’s trap final, rounding out the Chinese shooting team’s accomplishments at the Paris Olympics.

Zhang Qiongyue’s distinctive Hello Kitty rifle and her impressive performance have captured the world’s attention, highlighting China’s continued excellence in Olympic shooting events.

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