The competition in the shooting range is fierce, and players need superb skills and strong hearts to stand out from the qualifiers where experts gather. In the second round of the men's 50-meter rifle three-position qualification, only 8 of the 39 players can advance to the final. "Maybe the game has stimulated the potential." Zhang Changhong played well, ranking second. Compared with the final opponent, Zhang Changhong's resume may be unremarkable: he won the World Youth Championship, the Youth World Cup and the Asian Championship, but he didn't have much international competition experience in adult groups. The Tokyo Olympics may be his first real international competition.
"His game experience is not rich, but he gives full play to his wayward side in the game." China shooting team coach Li Du commented on the young player's surprise. As a matter of fact, since the final, Zhang Changhong has shown stability and maturity that is out of line with his age. After the first set of five strokes, he rose to the first place. Although there were some fluctuations in the stance stage, he quickly recovered and returned to the top. "I'm nervous too, but I always tell myself to calm down." Zhang Changhong said. With a strong heart, Zhang Changhong stood the test, approached the champion step by step, and wrote his name beside the new world record.
The three postures of 50-meter rifle are one of the most important tests for athletes' physical fitness and attention in shooting competition. In the usual training, Zhang Changhong often stands in front of the target with a gun all day. "When I couldn't hold on, I told myself that I must play better. This belief supports me and gives me strength. " He said. It is the common wish of Zhang Changhong and China shooting teams to play the national anthem in the Olympic Games. The third gold medal of men's 50m rifle is the fourth gold medal won by China shooting team in this Olympic Games. Since winning the first gold medal after the opening ceremony, the team has won four gold medals, 1 silver medal and six bronze medals, far exceeding the Rio Olympics.
The young members of the shooting team left a deep impression. The first gold medal winner, the 16-year-old young player who insisted on dueling in the final, and the one who broke the world record to win the championship all proved that the players after 00 can take responsibility at the critical moment with their excellent performances. 13 years later, Pang Wei, an Olympic veteran of the Fourth World War, finally won his second Olympic gold medal, and persisted in writing down his efforts without any regrets. Yang Haoran found himself again with a gold medal and a bronze medal at the Rio Olympics. Those athletes who are still struggling for their dreams without standing on the podium deserve applause. Yang Ling, Olympic champion in shooting, believes that the China shooting team has shown a solid talent base in this Olympic Games, and the players have played their due momentum and state. "The preparation process is well prepared, which improves the final ability and works hard at critical moments."