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Esha Singh Wins 25m Pistol Bronze at Worlds, a First for India

Manu Bhaker exited in a mid-final shoot-off, with gold to Korea’s Yang Jiin and silver to China’s Yao Qianxun.

Overview

  • Esha scored 30 hits in the final, finishing behind Yang Jiin on 40 and Yao Qianxun on 38 in Cairo.
  • Esha and Manu advanced to the top-eight final after qualifying with 587 and 586 respectively, placing fifth and sixth from a field of 86.
  • Yang topped qualification with 591, built on a perfect 300 in the rapid stage, underscoring the final’s high standard.
  • India stayed third on the overall medals table at the Rifle/Pistol Worlds with three gold, five silver and four bronze.
  • On Saturday, Indian shooters missed medals in 25m standard pistol as China’s Yao added another individual gold, while Esha’s next start is the World Cup Final in Doha.