China reigned supreme during the first day of competition of the 8th Asian Shotgun and 11th Airgun championships being held at Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Olympic Shooting Complex until November 11. China was dominant in the Airgun category as shooters won four gold, one silver and two bronze medals.
The Chinese won the first three places in the 10m rifle for men, as world and Asian champion Haoaran Yang won gold while Yifei Cao won silver and the bronze went to Yukun Liu, who was the youth champion for 2017, and Asia in 2016 and 2017.
Yang is considered among one of the topped ranked shooters internationally as he won the world championship gold in 2014 and 2018, and Jakarta Asian Games in 2018.