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Chinese marks women equal 10m air pistol team world record
2006-12-03 06:03:11 Xinhua English


Chinese shooter Tao Luna (R) hugs a coach after winning the gold medal of women's 10m air pistol team at Doha Asiad, Dec. 3, 2006. The Chinese team equalled the world record by scoring 1,161 points on Sunday. The record was set up in 1993 by Russia. (Xinhua Photo)

DOHA, Dec. 3 (Xinhua) -- Chinese markswomen equaled a world record and claimed the title in the women's 10m air pistol team event here at the 15th Asiad on Sunday.

The Chinese team, composed of Olympic champion Tao Luna, world champion Chen Ying and Guo Wenjun, totaled 1,161 points, equaling the world mark set by Russia in 1993.

"It's a great pity that we missed a new world record," said Wang Yifu, head coach of the Chinese rifle and pistol team.

Guo, who was making her international debut, shot a nine in her blast shot while veteran Chen shot several 9.9s.

The score surpassed the previous Asian record by five points, which was created by China (Tao Luna, Ren Jie, Chen Ying) in Busan Asiad 2002.

India took the silver with 1,142 points, followed by South Korea with 1,140.

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