China wins first goldChina’s Huang Yuting and Sheng Lihao share the podium after winning the gold in shooting’s 10m air rifle mixed team in the Paris Games at Chateauroux Shooting Centre Saturday. MANILA, Philippines — China took the first gold of the Paris Olympics on Saturday, as the rain that dampened the opening ceremony took its toll on the first full day of sporting action. All-conquering Chinese divers Chang Yani and Chen Yiwen bagged the first Olympic gold of their careers on Saturday with a superb victory in the women’s synchronized three-meter springboard final. Chang and Chen have been unbeatable in global diving events in recent years, winning gold at three straight World Championships in 2022, 2023 and 2024. She stunned US rival Katie Ledecky in an electric Tokyo final three years ago, with the American great gunning for revenge.

Source: Philippine Star July 28, 2024 13:49 UTC