Chinese Shan Hong won the East Asian Games' first shooting gold medal as she scored 594 points to win the women's 50m rifle prone Wednesday morning.

"I am satisfied with my performance," said Shan.

"It is a happy ending to my 23-year-long shooting career as I prepare to call its quits," said Shan, who started as a shooter at 15.

Chinese Xiong Meili finished second with 590 points while Japanese Ako Sasaki and South Korean Yi Sang-soon placed joint third with 587 points.