Asian Games Stadium
By Liu Xi, Guangming Daily Trainee Reporter, and Huang Xiaoyi, Guangming Daily Reporter
The scorching heat of autumn still lingered in Hangzhou. Despite the sweltering conditions at the Fuyang Yinhu Sports Center, the audience remained captivated as they observed every gunshot and discus throw on the field. Their perspiration bore witness to their unwavering attention, punctuated by warm applause for the athletes. The moment the athletes’ final shots hit the two disc targets, vibrant pink flash powder scattered in the air, eliciting a joyful roar from the crowd, who stood, leaned forward, and bestowed praise for an extended period of time.
On September 27, the Hangzhou Asian Games witnessed the women’s skeet individual final of the shooting event. Taking place at the Silver Lake Sports Center in Fuyang, Hangzhou, it was Chinese athlete Jiang Yiting who emerged triumphant, securing the gold medal and shattering the tournament record. Another Chinese participant, Gao Jinmei, secured the silver medal.
Photo by Guangming Daily reporter Chen Cheng/Guangming Pictures
Chinese player Jiang Yiting clinches the gold medal in the individual finals of women’s skeet on September 27.
“Exciting!” This word reverberated through the auditorium, resonating with the audience as they witnessed the shooting competition. Hitting the target is the ultimate objective, and the instant feedback system ensures swift results, enhancing the viewing experience.
For the athletes competing on the field, the rules themselves create an atmosphere of tension. Upon entering the finals, the athletes’ qualifying scores reset to zero, and they face a five-stage challenge of shooting targets from different points. After each stage, the athlete with the lowest score is immediately eliminated. This format means that every shot taken by the athletes holds immense significance until the elusive championship, second, and third place are determined.
In a post-game interview, Jiang Yiting, the gold medalist and representative of the Chinese team, shared, “During the game, my emotions fluctuated, but I managed to adjust timely. Prior to the match, I was in a mentally tense state. My unwavering determination propelled me forward until the very end.”
The reporter took the opportunity to interview various spectators in the auditorium. Among the crowd were not only professional shooters and trainers but also many Hangzhou citizens.
Gao Liangliang, an amateur shooting instructor from Chengdu, described shooting as a sport that demands willpower, endurance, and concentration. He emphasized that athletes shoot under immense pressure, requiring total calmness and composure to guarantee the quality of each shot.
Currently, Gao Liangliang contributes to the promotion and popularization of shooting projects. He explained, “We collaborate with schools to offer shooting development classes for children. Through laser gun practice, teenagers gradually familiarize themselves with different guns’ characteristics and shooting techniques. We aim to cultivate children’s interest in this sport and enable them to explore their passion.”
Professional athlete Wang Xuanren, whose eyes glittered with enthusiasm, remarked, “Interest is of paramount importance. Motivated by interest, individuals exhibit stronger subjective initiative and fully immerse themselves in long-term training. Today, we are here to engage with other viewers and strive to increase awareness and understanding of this sport.”
The skit event’s auditorium welcomed numerous children eager to witness the competition firsthand. Fourteen-year-old Lian Lian, attending the event alone, expressed, “I was first introduced to shooting as a child. Skeet is an entirely new experience for me. I came here to witness the elegance of the athletes.”
Hangzhou citizen Yang Yang arrived at the venue with his seven-year-old son, eager to immerse themselves in the competitive atmosphere. He shared, “The children were incredibly enthusiastic after watching the shooting event. They expressed a desire to learn this sport in the future if given the opportunity.”
(Guangming Daily, Page 08, September 28, 2023)
【Asian Games Stadium】
Guangming Daily Trainee Reporter Liu Xi Guangming Daily Reporter Huang Xiaoyi
The weather in Hangzhou is still hot after autumn. At the Fuyang Yinhu Sports Center, the audience was sweating profusely, but they were still attentive, paying attention to every gunshot and every discus target on the field, and from time to time they gave warm applause for the athletes. As the athletes’ final shots hit the two disc targets, flash powder scattered in the air, showing a bright pink color. The audience in the stands rose up and shouted, gathered forward, and praised for a long time.. .
On September 27, the women’s skeet individual final of the shooting event at the Hangzhou Asian Games was held at the Silver Lake Sports Center in Fuyang, Hangzhou. Chinese team player Jiang Yiting won the gold medal and broke the tournament record. Another Chinese team player Gao Jinmei won the silver medal.
On September 27, Chinese player Jiang Yiting won the gold medal in the individual finals of the women’s sketch. Photo by Guangming Daily reporter Chen Cheng/Guangming Pictures
“Exciting!” While sitting in the auditorium, the reporter heard this word being repeated by members of the audience from time to time. The goal of the shooting competition is to hit the target. The results of each shot can be seen immediately. The timely feedback system makes the viewing experience smoother.
For the athletes participating on the field, the rules themselves undoubtedly increase the inhibition. After entering the finals, the athletes’ qualifying scores will be reset to zero, and the finalists will have to complete five stages of target shooting at different shooting points. After all the athletes in each stage have completed the prescribed number of shots, the one with the lowest score will be immediately eliminated. This also means that until the championship, second and third place are determined, every shot taken by the athletes is crucial.
After the game, the gold medalist and athlete of the Chinese team Jiang Yiting said in an interview with reporters: “During the game, my mood will definitely fluctuate, but I will adjust in time. Before the game, I was in a state mentally tense. My thoughts kept me going, until the end.”
During the match, the reporter interviewed a number of spectators in the auditorium at random. Among them are not only professional shooters and trainers, but also many citizens of Hangzhou.
“Willpower, endurance and concentration.” Gao Liangliang, an amateur shooting instructor from Chengdu, told reporters about the shooting sport in his eyes. “At the competition site, athletes are shooting under high pressure and need to be completely calm and composed. Only in the end can you ensure the quality of each shot by being calm and focused.”
Now, Gao Liangliang is involved in the promotion and popularization of shooting projects. He told reporters: “We cooperate with schools to provide shooting development classes for children. Teenagers can gradually learn about shooting events through laser gun practice and become familiar with the characteristics and shooting techniques of different guns. We hope let kids know more about this Play a sport and find your own interests.”
“Interest is the first priority. Driven by interest, an individual’s subjective initiative is stronger and will immerse himself more in long-term training.” Speaking about the shooting project, professional athlete Wang Xuanren’s eyes shone, “Today, we us here Here, I also communicate with other viewers, trying to let more people understand this sport.”
In the auditorium of the skit event, many children came to watch the competition. Lian Lian, aged 14, came to the competition alone. He said: “I was exposed to shooting when I was a child. Skeet is very new to me. I want to come and experience the elegance of the athletes.”
Hangzhou citizen Yang Yang also came to the venue with his 7-year-old son to experience the competitive atmosphere up close. He said: “The children were very excited after seeing the shooting event and said they hope to have the opportunity to learn this sport in the future.”
“Guangming Daily” (Page 08, September 28, 2023)
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