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The wait is finally over for China's Olympic enthusiasts as the country's shooting team, comprising Huang Yuting and Sheng Lihao, won the first gold medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics on July 27. The pair took top honors in the 10m air rifle mixed team event, beating South Korea to secure China's first gold medal at the games.

The Chinese team was considered a strong contender for the gold medal, with many fans and commentators predicting a victory. The duo's win has sparked widespread celebrations on social media, with many netizens congratulating the team on their achievement.

As one user on Weibo, China's popular social media platform, exclaimed, "Congratulations to our Chinese athletes! The 00-after [post-2000] generation is taking the lead!" Another user wrote, "So proud of our athletes! They're the pride of our country!"

The win has also sparked a sense of national pride, with many users sharing messages of congratulations and support for the Chinese team. As one user wrote, "One sentence to cheer on our Chinese athletes: 'Go China!'"

The shooting event was just one of several competitions that took place on the first day of the Olympics, with other events including the women's synchronized 3m springboard diving, men's 4x100m freestyle relay, and the men's artistic gymnastics qualification.

In addition to the shooting event, China's athletes are expected to perform well in other events, including swimming, table tennis, and badminton. As one user on Weibo wrote, "Today's competition is intense! China's athletes are going to win many medals!"

The Chinese delegation has sent a strong team to the Olympics, with many top athletes competing in various events. The team's success is expected to boost morale and inspire a new generation of Chinese athletes.

The win has also been covered extensively by Chinese media, with state-run news agency Xinhua reporting on the event and sharing photos of the victorious athletes. As one user on Weibo wrote, "New China News Agency is reporting on the Olympics! Our athletes are making us proud!"

The Paris 2024 Olympics is expected to be a highly competitive event, with athletes from around the world vying for top honors. China's win in the shooting event is a significant milestone, and the country's athletes are expected to continue performing well in the coming days.

As one user on Weibo wrote, "Today's competition is just the beginning. Let's cheer on our athletes and support them all the way!" With the Chinese team's success in the shooting event, the country's athletes are expected to continue making waves at the Olympics, and the nation's fans are eagerly awaiting more medals and victories.