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China claims six gold medals at Shooting World Cup

Chinese veteran Qu Ridong defeated the current world record holder, Vincent Hancock of the United States, with a total score of 144, winning the last gold medal at the Good Luck Beijing 2008 ISSF World Cup on Sunday, April 20, at the Beijing Shooting Range CTF. [Full story]

Olympic City

Welcome to BeijingWelcome to BeijingIn 2008, when you are at the grand occasion of the Olympic Games with the theme slogan of "One World One Dream", you will also find yourselves experiencing the oriental ancient civilization of Beijing. Beijing was the capital city of the Liao, Jin, Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties of China. The largest palace of the world, the Forbidden City, is located on the central axis of Beijing city. More>>

Competition Schedule

April 12, 2008
10m Air Rifle Women Qualification Relay 1
Trap Men Qualification (75 targets) Day 1
10m Air Rifle Women Qualification Relay 2
10m Air Rifle Women Final
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Beijing Shooting Range Hall

Beijing Shooting Range HallThe Shooting Center of the State General Administration of Sport was handed the gold key to the Beijing Shooting Range Hall by the venue's management group Saturday morning. More>>

Beijing Shooting Range CTF

Beijing Shooting Range CTFThe newest version stands as a beacon tower for the all-new Olympic Clay Target Field -- resting in a picturesque setting surrounded by hills in the Olympic City. More>>

Beijing Shooting Range CTFThe Clay Target Field (CTF) has been delivered to the Beijing Organizing Committee for the Games of the XXIX Olympiad. More>>

Olympic Sport

ShootingShooting Olympic history abounds with tales of athletes who overcame crippling adversity to win gold medals, but Karoly Takacs' comeback may be the best.  More>>