India Dominates Asian Rifle/Pistol Championship with 94 Medals
India showcased its prowess in shooting sports by topping the medal standings at the Asian Rifle/Pistol Championship held in New Delhi. The Indian contingent secured a total of 94 medals, including an impressive 51 gold, 23 silver, and 20 bronze medals. The championship, which took place at the renowned Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range, saw India’s shooters dominate the competition and establish their supremacy on the continent.
Final Day Highlights
On the final day of the championship, Indian shooters delivered outstanding performances, claiming multiple podium finishes across various events. The host country swept the podium in events such as the 25m Centre Fire Pistol, 25m Pistol Junior, and 50m Rifle Prone, showcasing their depth and talent in the sport.
25m Centre Fire Pistol Event
In the 25m Centre Fire Pistol event, Amanpreet Singh clinched the gold medal with a stellar score of 589-24x, demonstrating his precision and skill. Olympian Gurpreet Singh secured the silver medal with a score of 584-20x, while Ankur Goel claimed the bronze with a score of 570-11x. The trio also combined to win the team gold, further solidifying India’s dominance in the event.
25m Pistol Junior Event
Suraj Sharma continued his impressive form by winning the gold medal in the 25m Pistol Junior event with a score of 585-25x. Mukesh Nelavalli added another medal to India’s tally with a silver medal after scoring 582-21x. Abhinav Deshwal, a talented Deaflympics medallist, secured the bronze with a score of 573-17x. The trio also clinched the team gold in this event, highlighting India’s strength in the junior category.
50m Rifle Prone Event
In the 50m Rifle Prone event, Olympian Sift Kaur Samra won the silver medal with a score of 623.2, showcasing her expertise in precision shooting. Tejaswani Sawant, a 2010 World Champion, made a remarkable comeback by winning the bronze medal, adding to India’s medal haul. Yelizaveta Bezrukova of Kazakhstan claimed the gold medal in this event. Sift, Tejaswani, and Manini Kaushik teamed up to secure the team gold for India, further highlighting their dominance in rifle events.
Junior Category Success
In the junior category, Dhavalika Devi Nyamurus secured a bronze medal in the 50m Rifle Prone event with a score of 614.1. Kazak shooters Tomiris Amanova and Darya Ponomarenko claimed the gold and silver medals, respectively. The trio of Prachi Gaikwad, Anuskha Thokur, and Devi combined to win the team gold, showcasing India’s promising young talent in shooting sports.
India’s performance at the Asian Rifle/Pistol Championship was truly remarkable, with the host country dominating the competition and securing a plethora of medals across various events. The Indian shooters’ exceptional skills, determination, and teamwork were on full display, solidifying India’s position as a powerhouse in shooting sports.
