Chapter 68 Chapter 68

The broadcast camera immediately turned to the eight players on the field.

The audience seats, which had been filled with some discussion, also quieted down.

Xu Yingzhe rubbed his hands, took a deep breath, and gathered himself before beginning his commentary. "It's the first stage of the finals now. There are ten shooting opportunities, divided into two rounds. The camera is on Song Lingmei of the South Korean team and Victor Yu of the Italian team."

"These two players are young players who have just come up this year. Let's see how they perform."

Meisong Isa has been performing well since the last World Championships. She also performed very well in the domestic Olympic trials and won the opportunity to participate in this competition.

She wore noise-canceling earmuffs and shooting glasses.

As the referee gave the instructions, Meisong Isa slowly raised her gun.

The next second, gunshots echoed throughout the venue.

The shooting results of Song Lingmei and Mei Song Yisha popped up on the broadcast screen.

Song Lingmei: 10.5 rings

Meisong Isa: 10.1 rings

"Both players are maintaining their steady performance." After saying this, Xu Yingzhe received a message from the scene and continued, "In the last shot, the two Chinese players also scored well. Chu Xi scored 10.4, and Lu Meng scored 10.5. Let's continue to pay attention."

The first round of five shots was over quickly.

The rankings of the players on the field were then released.

First place, Song Lingmei of the South Korean team

Second place, Chu Xi of China

Third place, Victor Yu of Italy

Lu Meng is currently ranked fifth.

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"No, I'm not competing. Why am I so nervous? I can hardly breathe."

This match was so fast! I didn't even realize it was over in the first round.

[Luckily, Chu Xi is second, so she can still catch up. But Lu Meng can't fall any further, otherwise she won't be able to catch up in the elimination round.]

After the game started, the traffic in the live broadcast room continued to grow.

In the school auditorium in Anyang City, Jiangbin Province.

Fang Xiangyun's heartbeat gradually quickened as he looked at Chu Xi's cold expression on the live broadcast screen.

He had watched Chu Xi's games before, but none of them made him as nervous as this one.

Zhu Lifang, sitting next to him, was sweating profusely on her palms. She stared at the screen intently, swallowing quietly from time to time.

The entire auditorium was very quiet, and everyone's eyes were nervously fixed on the large screen showing the live broadcast.

At the competition site, eight contestants finished the second round of shooting.

Chu Xi slowly put away his gun, closed his eyes and began to rest.

It can be seen from the camera that her breathing was steady and her body remained still, and she was not affected by the ranking on the scene at all.

The other players did the same.

The two rounds of shooting require a high degree of concentration, which is a considerable drain on the players. Before the official start of the second stage of the elimination round, everyone will choose to close their eyes and rest to adjust their state.

In the audience, Wu Yuliang and others held their breath, waiting for the ranking of this round of shooting results to be released.

Two seconds later, the rankings of the eight players popped up on the electronic screen above the venue.

First place, Song Lingmei of the South Korean team, 104.5 rings

Second place, Chu Xi of China, 104.2 rings

Third place, Victor Yu of Italy, 103.7 points

Fourth place, Lu Meng of China, 103.2 rings

…

The top four players were very close in their performance, leaving a huge gap between them and the rest.

"Okay, both players on the Chinese team are performing very steadily. Lu Meng has risen from fifth place to fourth. Chu Xi is still in second place."

"Now we enter the elimination round. After every two shots, the total number of rings will be calculated, and the last-place competitor will be eliminated. To compete for the gold and silver medals, the competitors must fire twelve more shots."

After Xu Yingzhe finished his commentary, he breathed a sigh of relief and continued watching the game.

His hands on the table had slowly clenched into fists, and he felt as nervous as most of the audience.

After the competition entered the elimination round, domestic hot searches instantly exploded.

#Women's 10m Air Pistol First Gold Final#

Many people were watching the live broadcast, but some people were too nervous and couldn't stand the feeling of cardiac arrest when watching the live broadcast, so they chose not to watch the live broadcast and waited silently for the results of the game.

These netizens began to leave messages in various comment sections.

What's going on with the match? Is it suitable for someone with a heart condition like me to watch?

"Then don't watch it for now. The situation is very tense right now. The gap between the top four is still narrowing. The elimination round has already begun. Every shot is a heart-stopping moment."

"It's okay. Two of our Chinese team members advanced, so at least one of them should be able to win a medal. It's not a big deal. I'm going to go pay my respects to the God of Wealth."

What's the point of worshipping the God of Wealth? Go worship Guan Gong instead, that's tough.

[I read my fortune yesterday and it says Mercury is in retrograde, so I'm unlucky. I won't watch the live broadcast to avoid infecting Chu Xi and Lu Meng.]

It is the tradition of the Chinese people to worship their ancestors whenever something happens.

At this time, at the competition site, eight contestants had completed two shots.

Meisong Isha of the Hassank team was probably nervous. In the last round, she shot two consecutive shots with a score of 9.4, and her current ranking has dropped to seventh.

This unexpected change caused the audience to sigh again.

In yesterday's qualifying round, Meisong Isa ranked first and advanced, but now the results are so different.

"At the end of this round, the Norwegian team's competitor finished in eighth place in the final. Currently ranked seventh is Meisong Issa from Hasankol. At the previous World Championships, she and her partner, Bako Kiri, won the silver medal in the 10-meter air pistol mixed team event. She's a very strong competitor."

[Wow, is this a huge swing? I won silver at the last World Championships and performed well in yesterday's qualifying rounds, but now I'm in seventh place.]

[Ahhhhh, this makes me even more nervous. Chu Xi and Lu Meng, please stay calm!]

[I've stopped breathing. I won't breathe until the gold and silver medals come out!]

"Okay, okay, everyone has made a lot of sacrifices for this gold medal."

Many comments with memes temporarily eased the tense atmosphere in the live broadcast room.

At this time, Chu Xi had already begun preparing for the next round of shooting.

She could hear some cheers from the audience, all in Chinese, and she could hear them clearly.

After letting out a light breath, Chu Xi opened his eyes again and swept his cold gaze forward.

At that moment, all the sounds in my ears disappeared.

She slowly raised her arm, the air pistol held at aim in her palm.

Chu Xi aimed the gun for a full thirty seconds, which was the longest time she had ever taken aim in a public competition.

The slender fingers pulled the trigger and the bullet flew out from the muzzle.

10.7 rings.

"A beautiful shot! Chu Xi's performance remained stable in her first Olympic appearance. Since she started competing, she has always been able to turn the tide in the final moments, all thanks to her incredibly strong heart. We are looking forward to her performance today as well."

After saying that, Xu Yingzhe swallowed his saliva.

Dong Wenyue, who was standing by, took over his commentary duties. "Yes, shooting competitions are always the most unpredictable. Maintaining consistent shooting results is definitely not an easy task. Therefore, we also need to be more tolerant and understanding of the athletes."

In previous Olympic Games, there were always some speeches that only cared about gold medals.

In fact, in the Olympic arena, no one wants to win more than the athletes themselves, but when mistakes occur, everything is out of control.

Every player has a strong determination to win.

At this time, Lu Meng on the field also completed the shooting.

She performed quite stably in this shot and scored 10.4 points.

By the elimination round, more contestants were in a nervous state, and their shooting scores generally hovered between 10.1 and 10.2 rings, with occasional scores below ten rings.

Relatively speaking, Chu Xi and Lu Meng performed really well in this round.

"Song Lingmei of the South Korean team scored 10.2 and is currently ranked second. Chu Xi has caught up with the first place with the last shot."

"The ranking results of other players remain unchanged."

Xu Yingzhe silently watched each competitor's shooting results and continued, "Everything that follows will eliminate the seventh-place competitor. Currently ranked seventh is Meisong Isa from the Hassanko team, and sixth is Olmido from the Sanlitos team. The difference between the two is only 0.4 rings. Let's see if this shot will produce a miracle."

When commenting on players from other countries, Xu Yingzhe's tone was obviously much calmer.

Netizens in the live broadcast room also started to watch the show.

Meisong Isa was the first to raise her gun and aim.

As she aimed, her breathing became a little rapid, and she looked a little anxious.

After pulling the trigger, a hint of regret clearly flashed across her face.

"Mei Song Isa shot a 10.1. Judging from her expression, she seems dissatisfied with her shot. But her shooting is over. Next, it's Olmido's turn to shoot, ranked sixth."

Olmido's aiming time is also longer than before.

About five seconds later, she completed the shot.

9.8 rings.

"The rankings are out, and Meisong Isa's ranking remains unchanged, still seventh. This round of shooting is over, and Meisong Isa finished the competition early, ending in seventh place."

[What a close call! That Saint Litos competitor was eliminated just 0.1 ring away!]

[However, it will be difficult for her to overtake the fifth place in the next round, and she will probably be eliminated in the next round.]

[Oh my god, Meisong Isa is only seventh.]

After the referee announced the result, Meisong Isa smiled helplessly, put down her gun, turned to the audience to express her gratitude, and prepared to leave.

But the local audience in the audience were very excited and burst into warm applause and cheers.

Everyone was cheering for their country's player Olmido's successful advancement.

"Wow, awesome! Sister Xi has caught up to first place again. It's stable now, right?" Wu Yuliang breathed a sigh of relief and leaned back in his chair to relax.

"Don't set flags here, there are still several rounds to go." Qi Xiayan pushed him with a look of disgust.

The conversation between the two quickly attracted the attention of other spectators around them.

A young girl held a small red flag in her hand and looked at Wu Yuliang hesitantly.

After hesitating for a long time, he quietly leaned over and said, "Hello, are you... Wu Yuliang?"

Wu Yuliang was still wearing a mask at the time, so his face couldn't be seen clearly.

Wu Yuliang turned around, glanced at the girl, and quickly waved his hands, "No, no, you're mistaken."

When Wu Yuliang came to watch the game abroad, he did not plan to announce it to the outside world. If he was recognized, he would not be able to play freely abroad.

This glance made the girl even more certain.

"Brother! I like you so much! You are here to watch Chu Xi's competition too! You should be here to see Chu Xi. I have been following every episode of your shooting variety show! Can I take a photo with you after the competition is over?" The girl's face suddenly became excited.

With his face directly touched by fans, Wu Yuliang could no longer pretend to be someone he wasn't.

He coughed lightly, lowered his head and pressed his hands, "I'll take a picture with you after the game."

The girl nodded excitedly, then lowered her voice and continued to ask, "What about Chu Xi's signature..."

"I can't guarantee that. Even I don't have her signature." Wu Yuliang replied immediately.

Qi Xiayan, who was standing next to her, also spoke with a sense of resentment: "I don't have her autograph either."

…

"Beautiful! Chu Xi's shooting performance with these two shots has been maintained at a very high level. One shot scored 10.6, and the other shot reached an astonishing 10.8. Her shooting performance continues to improve."

Xu Yingzhe's excited voice suddenly rang out in the live broadcast room.

Many viewers were shocked.

However, after coming to their senses, everyone became excited.

【Ahhhhhhhhhhh, I said Chu Xi is fine! 】

[It's actually 10.8! There's actually a 10.8 score in the Olympics! Chu Xi is amazing.]

[It's obvious you haven't watched Chu Xi's previous matches. Our sister Xi has even scored 10.9, so 10.8 is a piece of cake.]

Chu Xi's fans also began to feel proud.

Since a year ago, these fans have been following Chu Xi's various competitions. Seeing that Chu Xi has now stood on the Olympic arena and taken on the responsibility of winning glory for the country, the fans are of course proud.

This sense of pride is far stronger than chasing after any top star.

The player eliminated in this round was another Norwegian player who was in sixth place. In the last two shots, Olmido from San Litos performed exceptionally well, catching up to fifth place with just two shots, thus avoiding the risk of elimination.

There are currently five players left on the field, and their rankings have also been announced.

First place, Chu Xi of the Chinese team

Second place, Victor Yu of Italy

Third place, Song Lingmei of the South Korean team

Fourth place, Lu Meng from the Chinese team

Fifth place, Olmido of San Litos

The game continues.

Chu Xi took a breath slowly and exhaled calmly.

She picked up the bullet and put it into the magazine, her eyes lowered, and there was no trace of emotion in her calm eyes.

"Now the five players on the field are preparing for the next round of shooting. These two shots will be a huge test for Lu Meng of the Chinese team. Her current ranking is a bit dangerous." Xu Yingzhe said with some concern.