Punjab Newsline,Sports :
India Wins 9 Medals on Day One, Samrat Bags Bronze in 10m Air Pistol
Indian shooters made a strong start at the Asian Shooting Championship, asserting their dominance on the very first day of competition. In the women’s 10m air pistol event, Isha delivered an outstanding performance to win her second gold medal of the championship, while Samrat claimed a bronze medal in the men’s category. With a total of nine medals on Day One, India established a solid position on the medal tally.
Isha showed remarkable composure and confidence in the final, maintaining her lead from the early stages of the contest. Under intense pressure, she displayed exceptional accuracy and consistency, outclassing her rivals to secure the gold medal. This was her second gold at the championship, highlighting her excellent form and consistency. Earlier, she had also contributed to India’s success by winning gold in the team event, giving the country an early advantage.
In the men’s 10m air pistol event, Samrat also put in a commendable performance. After a steady showing in the qualification round, he advanced to the final and went on to secure the bronze medal in a closely contested battle. Although he narrowly missed out on gold and silver, his podium finish proved crucial for India’s overall medal haul.
India’s shooters collected a total of nine medals across various events on the opening day, including gold, silver, and bronze. The balanced performances by both young talents and experienced campaigners clearly indicated that the Indian team has arrived at the championship with high ambitions. The coaching staff praised the athletes for their preparation, focus, and mental toughness displayed on the range.
This impressive start at the Asian Shooting Championship has significantly boosted India’s prospects for the remaining days of competition. If the shooters manage to maintain this momentum, there is strong hope that India will add many more medals to its tally and continue its dominant run in the tournament.