China's first gold not an easy win

"Last night, veteran Jin was also a torchbearer at the opening ceremony. So, it was already passed midnight when he returned to rest. It was a challenge for him to compete this morning.

"But all of our three players cooperated together, overcame the difficulties and always put the national interest at first."

Team official Li Liya revealed more details.

"The pistol of Xie malfunctioned in the first round," said Li to media after the competition. "It was not fully fixed till the end. So he was influenced by it.