The Paris 2024 Olympics kicked off with a bang as Kazakhstan secured the first medal of the Games. The Kazakh duo of Alexandra Le and Islam Satpayev emerged victorious in the bronze-medal match of the 10m Air Rifle Mixed Team event, defeating Germany 17-5 in a tense and exciting match.
The competition began with Le and Satpayev taking an early lead, winning the first round 21.4-20.7. However, Germany’s Anna Janssen and Maximilian Ulbrich fought back, equalizing the score at 3-3 and 4-4. Despite their efforts, the Germans were unable to gain the lead.
Le and Satpayev continued to demonstrate their precision and composure, winning the next three rounds to establish a commanding 10-4 lead. Germany managed to tie the score in the following round, but it was merely a temporary setback as the Kazakhs surged ahead, ultimately securing a comfortable victory.
Kazakhstan’s success in the bronze-medal match was a testament to their consistent performance throughout the event. They had also finished third in the qualification round, demonstrating their skills and potential for a podium finish. Germany, meanwhile, finished fourth in the qualification round.
The excitement continues as China and the Republic of Korea, the top two qualifiers, will now compete for the first gold medal of the Paris 2024 Olympics in the 10m Air Rifle Mixed Team event.
