Trang Secures 25m Pistol Gold for Vietnam; India Captures Silver and Bronze
The Asian Shooting Championships in New Delhi showcased intense competition in the women’s 25m pistol event. Vietnamese shooter Nguyen Thuy Trang claimed the gold medal, while India’s Manu Bhaker secured silver. The event took place at the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range, highlighting the prowess of shooters from across Asia.
Women’s 25m Pistol Final Highlights
Competing in a thrilling final, Manu Bhaker started slowly but made a notable comeback. She leveled the scores at 35-35 after the regulation rounds. The shoot-off was intense, with both competitors tied at 2-2 after the first round. Ultimately, Trang won the second round 3-2, securing the top podium position.
Medal Achievements
- Gold: Nguyen Thuy Trang (Vietnam)
- Silver: Manu Bhaker (India)
- Bronze: Esha Singh (India)
This silver medal marks a significant achievement for Manu, as it is her first individual continental medal in the 25m pistol event. Her previous successes had mostly been in the 10m air pistol category. Despite the disappointment in the 10m air pistol individual event, where she finished seventh, this recent performance served as a vital confidence booster.
Indian Shooter Performance
Esha Singh, already the Asian champion in the 10m air pistol, claimed bronze in the 25m event with 30 hits. Rhythm Sangwan finished just off the podium in fourth place with 27 hits. Esha led the qualification rounds with an impressive score of 589, followed closely by Manu with 584 and Rhythm with 578.
Team Success
The combined efforts of Manu, Esha, and Rhythm also secured the team gold for India. The trio’s total score of 1751 put them ahead of their competitors, including Chinese Taipei and Vietnam. This strong performance reaffirms India’s status as a leading nation in pistol shooting within Asia.
Championship Overview
The Asian Shooting Championships, organized by the Asian Shooting Confederation, saw participation from 20 countries. The event serves as a crucial benchmark ahead of upcoming ISSF World Cups. With this performance, India’s medal tally now stands at 15, consisting of 8 gold, 4 silver, and 3 bronze across various shooting disciplines.
