Wu Jingyu of China kisses the gold medal after winning in the women's 47kg final taekwondo match against Yang Shu Chun of Chinese Taipei at Doha Asiad, Qatar, Dec. 7, 2006.(Xinhua Photo) Photo Gallery >>>

    DOHA, Dec. 7 (Xinhua) -- Wu Jingyu clinched the women's 47kg taekwondo gold medal to win China's first gold medal of this sport in the Doha Asian Games, beating Yang Shu Chun from Chinese Taipei2-1 in the final.

    Since making a debut in the 1998 Asiad, China experienced an eight-year gold medal drought before Wu's victory.

    Wu, silver medallist in the 2006 World Cup, scored the first points and took a 1-0 lead into the second round. Yang replied with 29 seconds to go in round two to even the score at 1-1.

    The third round was filled with a lot of faking, with both fighters trying to make the other kick to get scores.

    With a minute to go in the final round, the 19-year-old Wu took a 2-1 lead with a roundabout kick, hitting the 21-year-old Yang on the side. Yang tried in vain to score the much-needed point and pressed hard on Wu to a corner when full-time was indicated.

    Yaowapa Boorapolchai of Thailand and Kathleen Eunice Alora of Philippines took the bronze medals.

    "All the athletes are at the same level. It's tough and difficult, but I am happy that I won the gold," Wu said after the competition.

    "I feel very honored and excited for bringing China the first gold in this event," she added.