India At Asian Games: Hangzhou Asian Games: Indian men’s 10m air rifle team clinches gold, sets World Record | Asian Games 2023 News

NEW DELHI: The Indian men’s 10m air rifle team secured the gold medal at the Asian Games on Monday, shattering the world record in the process. The team, comprising world champion Rudrankksh Patil, Olympian Divyansh Panwar, and Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar, delivered an outstanding performance that left spectators in awe. It is India’s first gold medal in Hangzhou.
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During the qualification round, the Indian trio achieved a jaw-dropping aggregate score of 1893.7, surpassing the previous world record of 1893.3 set by the Chinese team less than a month ago at the World Championships in Baku, Azerbaijan. Their remarkable feat not only earned them the coveted gold medal but also etched their names in the annals of shooting history.

Rudrankksh Patil, displaying nerves of steel, notched up an impressive score of 632.5. Tomar, known for his precision, contributed significantly with a score of 631.6, while Panwar’s exceptional marksmanship added 629.6 points to the team’s aggregate score. Together, they combined forces to rewrite the record books with their world record-breaking performance.
In a closely contested event, South Korea clinched the silver medal with an aggregate score of 1890.1, showcasing their own prowess in the discipline. Meanwhile, the formidable Chinese team, the previous record holders, secured the bronze medal with a score of 1888.2, underscoring the fierce competition at the Asian Games.
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