With a steady hand and unwavering focus, Hong Kong’s markswoman Rachel Shing Ho-ching made history on Monday by capturing the city’s first-ever silver medal at the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Championship.
The 31-year-old marksman qualified seventh among more than 100 athletes for the women’s 10m air pistol final, held in Cairo this year.
Delivering a clutch performance under pressure, Shing finished with a score of 241.2—just 1.8 points shy of 20-year-old Yao Qianxun of China, who took the gold.
“It’s my first time making it to a World Championship final. Achieving a medal is already beyond my expectations,” Shing said after the event.
Reflecting on her journey, Shing recalled the intense preparation for the National Games earlier this year, saying the atmosphere at the World Championship felt slightly less overwhelming but remained highly competitive.
She expressed her gratitude to the Hong Kong government, the Hong Kong, China Shooting Association, her teammates, and coaches for their unwavering support.
Shing added that the experience has boosted her confidence as she now looks ahead to the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya and the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
The quadrennial World Championships are taking place in Egypt from November 6 to 18, bringing together elite shooters from 43 countries and regions.
