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Manu Bhaker and Esha Singh Slip Late in 10m Air Pistol Final at World Championships

India settled for team silver with a 1740 aggregate after strong qualifying by Esha Singh, Manu Bhaker, Suruchi Inder Singh.

Overview

  • Leading after the 13th shot, Manu Bhaker fired an 8.8 on her 14th attempt and finished seventh with 139.5.
  • Esha Singh followed a 10.7 with an 8.4 on her 14th shot and placed sixth with 139.9 in the eight-shooter final.
  • China’s Yao Qianxun won the world title with 243.0, Ho Ching Shing of Hong Kong-China took silver with 241.2, and China’s Wei Qian claimed bronze with 221.4.
  • Esha Singh scored 583, Manu Bhaker 580, and Suruchi Inder Singh 577 to total 1740 for India’s team silver.
  • Suruchi Inder Singh, the world No. 1 with four World Cup golds this year, ranked 14th in qualification among 99 shooters, and India stands fifth on the medals table as China leads.