Competing as China 1, Yao and Hu delivered an outstanding performance throughout the competition before producing a World Record score of 488.4 points in the gold medal match. The previous mark was surpassed as the Chinese pair maintained their composure under pressure to secure the title.
China's dominance was completed by SHEN Yiyao and BU Shuaihang (China 2), who claimed the silver medal with 485.7, giving the home nation a one-two finish in front of an enthusiastic crowd in Hangzhou.
The bronze medal went to KIM Bomi and HONG Suhyeon of the Republic of Korea, who finished with 418.9 points after overcoming Angelina OSTASHOVA and Anton ARISTARKHOV of Individual Neutral Athletes B, who placed fourth with 355.1.
The winning pair laid the foundations for success during qualification, advancing comfortably through both stages before producing another exceptional display in the final. YAO Qianxun contributed 244.2 points to the World Record performance, while HU Kai matched her total of 244.2, underlining the consistency of the Chinese duo.
The victory marks another successful chapter for the host nation at the ISSF World Cup Hangzhou 2026, where athletes from 66 ISSF Member Federations are competing across Rifle, Pistol and Shotgun disciplines
The victory marks another successful chapter for the host nation at the ISSF World Cup Hangzhou 2026, where athletes from 66 ISSF Member Federations are competing across Rifle, Pistol and Shotgun disciplines
