China's Zheng/Huang win badminton mixed doubles gold at Paris Olympics

Gold medalists Zheng Siwei (left)/Huang Yaqiong of China show their medals during the victory ceremony for the badminton mixed doubles at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, Aug 2, 2024. – Xinhua

PARIS: Chinese duo Zheng Siwei/Huang Yaqiong claimed the badminton mixed doubles gold medal at the Paris Olympics after beating South Korea's Kim Won-ho/Jeong Na-eun in the final on Friday (Aug 2).

Zheng and Huang, silver medalists at the Tokyo Olympics, secured China's 13th gold medal in Paris with a decisive 21-8, 21-11 victory, wrapping up the match in 41 minutes.