Indian star shooter Manu Bhaker shared mixed emotions after winning another bronze medal at the ISSF World Cup Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun in Hangzhou, China. She said she was pleased to see the results of her hard work but felt she could have performed even better.&nbsp;“Another bronze. I have mixed feelings about this one. I’m happy that I was able to improve my performance, but at the same time, I know I could have done better,” Bhaker wrote in a post on X.&nbsp;The Olympic medallist said that the improvement in her performance was encouraging and that it motivated her to keep pushing for better results.&nbsp;“What makes me happy is seeing that the hard work is showing. There’s still plenty of room for improvement, and that’s what keeps me motivated. One step at a time,” she said.&nbsp;Bhaker also thanked her team, family and fans for standing by her throughout her journey.&nbsp;“Major thanks to my team, my family, and each one of you for the unwavering love and support, it means the world to me,” she added.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/wtc-2025-27-points-table-pakistan-slip-to-bottom-after-west-indies-defeat-where-does-india-stand-1785300993806">WTC 2025-27 Points Table: Pakistan slip to bottom after West Indies defeat, where does India stand?</a>&nbsp;Meanwhile, Indian shooters Esha Singh and Manu Bhaker secured a double podium finish in the women’s 25m pistol event at the ISSF World Cup, with Esha winning gold and Manu taking bronze to continue India’s impressive campaign.&nbsp;Esha dominated the final with 40 hits to claim the gold medal. Manu battled through a tough field, won a crucial shoot-off and finished with 28 hits to secure the bronze, according to a National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) press release.&nbsp;Also Read -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/who-is-clicky-ponting-cricketer-accused-of-faking-edges-to-fool-umpires-1785299115515">Who is ‘Clicky Ponting’? Cricketer accused of faking edges to fool umpires</a>&nbsp;The Indian shooters impressed in the qualification round as well, as Manu topped the standings with 586-20x, while Esha finished second with 585-18x, with both comfortably reaching the eight-shooter final.&nbsp;Former Asian Games champion Rahi Sarnobat scored 582-16x, while Simranpreet Kaur Brar (576-20x) and Abhidnya Ashok Patil (573-16x) also delivered solid performances while competing under Ranking Points Only (RPO) status.&nbsp;The gold medal marked another major achievement for 21-year-old Esha Singh from Hyderabad.&nbsp;&nbsp;Earlier this season at the ISSF World Cup in Munich, she created history by setting both the senior and junior world records with 43 hits in the final.&nbsp;&nbsp;For Manu Bhaker, the bronze medal highlighted her consistency on the international stage after her historic Paris 2024 Olympic campaign, where she became the first athlete from independent India to win two medals at a single edition of the Olympic Games.&nbsp;&nbsp;With inputs from agencies

Double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker admitted she had "mixed feelings" after securing bronze in the 25m pistol event at the ISSF World Cup in Hangzhou, saying she believed she could have delivered a better performance.

Indian star shooter Manu Bhaker shared mixed emotions after winning another bronze medal at the ISSF World Cup Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun in Hangzhou, China. She said she was pleased to see the results of her hard work but felt she could have performed even better. “Another bronze. I have mixed feelings about this one. I’m happy that I was able to improve my performance, but at the same time, I know I could have done better,” Bhaker wrote in a post on X. The Olympic medallist said that the improvement in her performance was encouraging and that it motivated her to keep pushing for better results. “What makes me happy is seeing that the hard work is showing. There’s still plenty of room for improvement, and that’s what keeps me motivated. One step at a time,” she said. Bhaker also thanked her team, family and fans for standing by her throughout her journey. “Major thanks to my team, my family, and each one of you for the unwavering love and support, it means the world to me,” she added. Also Read - WTC 2025-27 Points Table: Pakistan slip to bottom after West Indies defeat, where does India stand? Meanwhile, Indian shooters Esha Singh and Manu Bhaker secured a double podium finish in the women’s 25m pistol event at the ISSF World Cup, with Esha winning gold and Manu taking bronze to continue India’s impressive campaign. Esha dominated the final with 40 hits to claim the gold medal. Manu battled through a tough field, won a crucial shoot-off and finished with 28 hits to secure the bronze, according to a National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) press release. Also Read - Who is ‘Clicky Ponting’? Cricketer accused of faking edges to fool umpires The Indian shooters impressed in the qualification round as well, as Manu topped the standings with 586-20x, while Esha finished second with 585-18x, with both comfortably reaching the eight-shooter final. Former Asian Games champion Rahi Sarnobat scored 582-16x, while Simranpreet Kaur Brar (576-20x) and Abhidnya Ashok Patil (573-16x) also delivered solid performances while competing under Ranking Points Only (RPO) status. The gold medal marked another major achievement for 21-year-old Esha Singh from Hyderabad. Earlier this season at the ISSF World Cup in Munich, she created history by setting both the senior and junior world records with 43 hits in the final. For Manu Bhaker, the bronze medal highlighted her consistency on the international stage after her historic Paris 2024 Olympic campaign, where she became the first athlete from independent India to win two medals at a single edition of the Olympic Games. With inputs from agencies

Double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker admitted she had "mixed feelings" after securing bronze in the 25m pistol event at the ISSF World Cup in Hangzhou, saying she believed she could have delivered a better performance.

'Mixed feelings about this one': Manu Bhaker reacts after winning bronze at Shooting World Cup

Indian shooters Esha Singh and Manu Bhaker delivered a remarkable double podium finish in the Women's 25m Pistol event at the ISSF World Cup Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun in Hangzhou, China, winning the gold and bronze medals respectively to continue India's impressive campaign. Esha Singh dominated the final with a superb tally of 40 hits to clinch the gold medal, while Paris 2024 double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker battled through a highly competitive field. After surviving a crucial shoot-off, Manu finished with 28 hits to secure the bronze medal.&nbsp;India's shooters laid the foundation during the qualification stage. Manu Bhaker topped the standings with an outstanding 586-20x, while Esha Singh followed closely in second with 585-18x, ensuring both progressed comfortably to the eight-shooter final.Former Asian Games gold medallist Rahi Sarnobat registered 582-16x, while Simranpreet Kaur Brar (576-20x) and Abhidnya Ashok Patil (573-16x) also impressed while competing under Ranking Points Only (RPO) status.&nbsp;Reflecting on handling the pressure after her record-breaking World Cup gold in Munich earlier this season, Esha Singh said:"This match was very pressure-riding for me because of the previous medal I had. The better you get in your event, the more you feel that weight of prestige you have to conquer. I'm happy that I was able to get past it today and grateful that I had the ability to endure it. "I really love competing here in Hangzhou. Recalling how the competition went during the Asian Games, where I won four medals, I was really excited to come back. Being familiar with the range, the lighting, and the atmosphere in the final hall definitely counted in my favour."&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/commonwealth-games-2026-athletics-schedule-neeraj-chopra-india-s-full-fixtures-and-ist-timings-1785139189658">Commonwealth Games 2026 athletics schedule: India's full fixtures, timings and stars to watch</a>&nbsp;Manu Bhaker highlighted the importance of the medal as she builds towards major international competitions. "This medal is very important because it acts as a stepping stone. It gives me clarity on what is working and the direction I want to head in. While the medal surely boosts my confidence, the experience I gained from this competitive match will help even more as we look ahead to major assignments like the World Championships and Asian Games."&nbsp;The latest triumph adds another milestone to the career of 21-year-old Esha Singh from Hyderabad. Earlier this season at the ISSF World Cup in Munich, she created history by setting both the senior and junior world records with 43 hits in the final. A Paris 2024 Olympian and Arjuna Award recipient, Esha continues to strengthen her reputation among the world's top pistol shooters.For Manu Bhaker, the bronze medal further underlines her consistency on the global stage following her historic Paris 2024 Olympic campaign, where she became the first athlete from independent India to win two medals at a single edition of the Olympic Games.

Esha Singh clinched gold while Manu Bhaker secured bronze in the Women's 25m Pistol at the ISSF World Cup in Hangzhou, extending India's impressive shooting campaign

Indian shooters Esha Singh and Manu Bhaker delivered a remarkable double podium finish in the Women's 25m Pistol event at the ISSF World Cup Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun in Hangzhou, China, winning the gold and bronze medals respectively to continue India's impressive campaign. Esha Singh dominated the final with a superb tally of 40 hits to clinch the gold medal, while Paris 2024 double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker battled through a highly competitive field. After surviving a crucial shoot-off, Manu finished with 28 hits to secure the bronze medal. India's shooters laid the foundation during the qualification stage. Manu Bhaker topped the standings with an outstanding 586-20x, while Esha Singh followed closely in second with 585-18x, ensuring both progressed comfortably to the eight-shooter final. Former Asian Games gold medallist Rahi Sarnobat registered 582-16x, while Simranpreet Kaur Brar (576-20x) and Abhidnya Ashok Patil (573-16x) also impressed while competing under Ranking Points Only (RPO) status. Reflecting on handling the pressure after her record-breaking World Cup gold in Munich earlier this season, Esha Singh said: "This match was very pressure-riding for me because of the previous medal I had. The better you get in your event, the more you feel that weight of prestige you have to conquer. I'm happy that I was able to get past it today and grateful that I had the ability to endure it. "I really love competing here in Hangzhou. Recalling how the competition went during the Asian Games, where I won four medals, I was really excited to come back. Being familiar with the range, the lighting, and the atmosphere in the final hall definitely counted in my favour." Also Read: Commonwealth Games 2026 athletics schedule: India's full fixtures, timings and stars to watch Manu Bhaker highlighted the importance of the medal as she builds towards major international competitions. "This medal is very important because it acts as a stepping stone. It gives me clarity on what is working and the direction I want to head in. While the medal surely boosts my confidence, the experience I gained from this competitive match will help even more as we look ahead to major assignments like the World Championships and Asian Games." The latest triumph adds another milestone to the career of 21-year-old Esha Singh from Hyderabad. Earlier this season at the ISSF World Cup in Munich, she created history by setting both the senior and junior world records with 43 hits in the final. A Paris 2024 Olympian and Arjuna Award recipient, Esha continues to strengthen her reputation among the world's top pistol shooters. For Manu Bhaker, the bronze medal further underlines her consistency on the global stage following her historic Paris 2024 Olympic campaign, where she became the first athlete from independent India to win two medals at a single edition of the Olympic Games.

Esha Singh won gold and Manu Bhaker claimed bronze in the Women's 25m Pistol event at the ISSF World Cup in Hangzhou, boosting India's medal tally

Esha Singh wins Gold, Manu Bhaker bags Bronze in ISSF World Cup 25m pistol in Hangzhou

Esha Singh and Manu Bhaker are both in strong contention to secure spots in the final of the women's 25m sport pistol event at the ongoing ISSF World Championship Rifle/Pistol 2025, at the Olympic Shooting Range in Cairo, Egypt, on Thursday (November 13). After completing the precision stage, Esha is currently in fourth place, while Manu holds the seventh position among a field of 85 shooters. Esha posted scores of 294-11x (98, 97, 99), while Manu, a two-time Olympic medalist, recorded 292-11x (98, 96, 98), keeping her well within striking distance of the leaders. Rahi Sarnobat, the third Indian shooter in the competition, is further behind in 56th place with a score of 284-7x (95, 96, 93).&nbsp;At the top of the standings is Turkey’s Sevval Ilayda Tarhan, who shot an impressive 299-12x (100, 100, 99), followed by France’s Camille Jedrzejewski, the Paris Olympic silver medalist, with 295-13x (98, 99, 98), and Iran’s Haniyeh Rostamiyan, also at 295-13x (99, 99, 97). The French shooter secured second place based on countback. Iran’s Golnoush Sebghatollahi and Mina Ghorbani are in fifth and sixth positions, both with 292-13x, while Lin Jou-Yu of Chinese Taipei rounds off the top eight with 292-9x (97, 97, 98). The top eight shooters after the qualification rounds will advance to the final. The Rapid Stage will be held on Friday (November 14) at 4:30pm IST.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/sumit-nagal-visa-row-chinese-foreign-ministry-tells-indian-tennis-player-to-resubmit-visa-application-with-all-documents-1763037767272">Sumit Nagal visa row: Chinese foreign ministry tells Indian tennis player to resubmit visa application with all documents</a>&nbsp;India is currently ranked second in the overall medal tally, with three gold, five silver, and three bronze medals, behind China, which leads with eight golds and a total of 15 medals. Earlier in the competition, both Manu Bhaker and Esha Singh had disappointment in the women’s 10m air pistol final on Monday (November 11), after showing promise but ultimately failing to secure individual medals. Manu Bhaker, who had previously won bronze in both individual and mixed team events at the Paris Olympics, had a strong start but suffered a significant setback after shooting an 8.8 on her 14th shot, dropping her from first to seventh place. She finished the final with a score of 139.5.&nbsp;Esha Singh, the 20-year-old multiple Asian Games medallist who had earlier secured World Cup gold in Ningbo, China, also struggled during the decisive stages. Despite shooting a solid 10.7, she faltered with an 8.4 on her 14th attempt, finishing in sixth place in the final.

ISSF World Championship: Manu Bhaker, Esha Singh keep medal hope alive in women’s 25m pistol final

Esha Singh and Manu Bhaker are both in strong contention to secure spots in the final of the women's 25m sport pistol event at the ongoing ISSF World Championship Rifle/Pistol 2025, at the Olympic Shooting Range in Cairo, Egypt, on Thursday (November 13). After completing the precision stage, Esha is currently in fourth place, while Manu holds the seventh position among a field of 85 shooters. Esha posted scores of 294-11x (98, 97, 99), while Manu, a two-time Olympic medalist, recorded 292-11x (98, 96, 98), keeping her well within striking distance of the leaders. Rahi Sarnobat, the third Indian shooter in the competition, is further behind in 56th place with a score of 284-7x (95, 96, 93). At the top of the standings is Turkey’s Sevval Ilayda Tarhan, who shot an impressive 299-12x (100, 100, 99), followed by France’s Camille Jedrzejewski, the Paris Olympic silver medalist, with 295-13x (98, 99, 98), and Iran’s Haniyeh Rostamiyan, also at 295-13x (99, 99, 97). The French shooter secured second place based on countback. Iran’s Golnoush Sebghatollahi and Mina Ghorbani are in fifth and sixth positions, both with 292-13x, while Lin Jou-Yu of Chinese Taipei rounds off the top eight with 292-9x (97, 97, 98). The top eight shooters after the qualification rounds will advance to the final. The Rapid Stage will be held on Friday (November 14) at 4:30pm IST. Also Read: Sumit Nagal visa row: Chinese foreign ministry tells Indian tennis player to resubmit visa application with all documents India is currently ranked second in the overall medal tally, with three gold, five silver, and three bronze medals, behind China, which leads with eight golds and a total of 15 medals. Earlier in the competition, both Manu Bhaker and Esha Singh had disappointment in the women’s 10m air pistol final on Monday (November 11), after showing promise but ultimately failing to secure individual medals. Manu Bhaker, who had previously won bronze in both individual and mixed team events at the Paris Olympics, had a strong start but suffered a significant setback after shooting an 8.8 on her 14th shot, dropping her from first to seventh place. She finished the final with a score of 139.5. Esha Singh, the 20-year-old multiple Asian Games medallist who had earlier secured World Cup gold in Ningbo, China, also struggled during the decisive stages. Despite shooting a solid 10.7, she faltered with an 8.4 on her 14th attempt, finishing in sixth place in the final.

Shooters Esha Singh and Manu Bhaker are both in the running for a spot in the 25m sport pistol final at the ongoing ISSF World Championships in Cairo, with strong qualification scores

Air Pistol Mixed Team world champion <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/esha-singh">Esha Singh</a> continued her impressive form by claiming her second individual silver at the ongoing <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/issf-world-cup">ISSF World Cup</a> in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Competing in the women&rsquo;s 25m pistol final, Esha tallied 35 hits, finishing just behind China&rsquo;s Sun Yujie, who clinched gold with 38 hits after the 10th and final five-shot series. Fellow Chinese shooter Feng Sixuan secured bronze.
India now boasts a complete medal set&mdash;gold, silver, and bronze&mdash;at the tournament. Earlier, Sift Kaur Samra struck gold in the women&rsquo;s 50m rifle 3 positions (3P) event, while Chain Singh bagged bronze in the men&rsquo;s 3P event.
The day began with the Indians needing to qualify for the final eight. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/manu-bhaker">Manu Bhaker</a>, who was fourth overnight, impressed in the second rapid-fire round with a score of 294, securing the third qualifying spot with a total of 585. Hungarian shooter Veronika Major topped qualifying with 587. Esha also delivered under pressure, matching Manu's rapid-fire score of 294 to finish at 579&mdash;just enough to make the final. However, Simranpreet Kaur Brar missed the cut with a total of 576 after a shaky opening.
Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/oklahoma-city-thunder-vs-los-angeles-lakers-live-streaming-how-to-watch-tv-channel-free-streaming-game-time-match-preview-april-6-2025-8931518">How to Watch Oklahoma City Thunder vs Los Angeles Lakers Live Streaming: Time, Channel &amp; Free Streaming Options</a>
<h2 data-start="1226" data-end="1552">Manu Bhaker finishes sixth</h2>
In the final, Manu started strong and even topped the leaderboard after a perfect five-hit third series, tying with Sun and Feng. Esha, initially in seventh, began her surge in the third series. Her momentum built as she hit the maximum in the fifth, sixth, and seventh series, vaulting into second place, just one behind Sun.
While big names like Tien Chia-Chen (Chinese Taipei), Germany&rsquo;s Doreen Vennekamp, and even Manu faded in the later rounds, the contest for gold came down to Sun and Esha. Sun held her nerve to finish on top, while Feng won a three-way shoot-off to claim bronze. Manu lost a separate shoot-off to Tien, settling for sixth.
Meanwhile, India&rsquo;s campaign in the skeet events ended in the qualification stage. Raiza Dhillon was the top Indian in women&rsquo;s skeet, finishing 11th with 116. Ganemat Sekhon and Darshna Rathore followed in 14th and 17th place with scores of 114 and 112, respectively. In men&rsquo;s skeet, Anant Jeet Singh Naruka and Bhavtegh Gill both shot 116 to finish 20th and 21st, while Gurjoat Khangura ended 22nd with 115.
(With inputs from agencies)

Sports: Earlier, Sift Kaur Samra struck gold medal in the women’s 50m rifle 3 positions (3P) event, while Chain Singh bagged bronze in the men’s 3P event

Air Pistol Mixed Team world champion Esha Singh continued her impressive form by claiming her second individual silver at the ongoing ISSF World Cup in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Competing in the women’s 25m pistol final, Esha tallied 35 hits, finishing just behind China’s Sun Yujie, who clinched gold with 38 hits after the 10th and final five-shot series. Fellow Chinese shooter Feng Sixuan secured bronze. India now boasts a complete medal set—gold, silver, and bronze—at the tournament. Earlier, Sift Kaur Samra struck gold in the women’s 50m rifle 3 positions (3P) event, while Chain Singh bagged bronze in the men’s 3P event. The day began with the Indians needing to qualify for the final eight. Manu Bhaker, who was fourth overnight, impressed in the second rapid-fire round with a score of 294, securing the third qualifying spot with a total of 585. Hungarian shooter Veronika Major topped qualifying with 587. Esha also delivered under pressure, matching Manu's rapid-fire score of 294 to finish at 579—just enough to make the final. However, Simranpreet Kaur Brar missed the cut with a total of 576 after a shaky opening. Also Read: How to Watch Oklahoma City Thunder vs Los Angeles Lakers Live Streaming: Time, Channel & Free Streaming Options Manu Bhaker finishes sixth In the final, Manu started strong and even topped the leaderboard after a perfect five-hit third series, tying with Sun and Feng. Esha, initially in seventh, began her surge in the third series. Her momentum built as she hit the maximum in the fifth, sixth, and seventh series, vaulting into second place, just one behind Sun. While big names like Tien Chia-Chen (Chinese Taipei), Germany’s Doreen Vennekamp, and even Manu faded in the later rounds, the contest for gold came down to Sun and Esha. Sun held her nerve to finish on top, while Feng won a three-way shoot-off to claim bronze. Manu lost a separate shoot-off to Tien, settling for sixth. Meanwhile, India’s campaign in the skeet events ended in the qualification stage. Raiza Dhillon was the top Indian in women’s skeet, finishing 11th with 116. Ganemat Sekhon and Darshna Rathore followed in 14th and 17th place with scores of 114 and 112, respectively. In men’s skeet, Anant Jeet Singh Naruka and Bhavtegh Gill both shot 116 to finish 20th and 21st, while Gurjoat Khangura ended 22nd with 115. (With inputs from agencies)

Esha Singh clinches silver at ISSF World Cup; Manu Bhaker finishes sixth

Ace pistol shooter <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/manu-bhaker">Manu Bhaker</a> is set to lead a 35-member Indian contingent at the ISSF World Cups in South America, starting April 1, 2025, marking the beginning of the international shooting season. The squad comprises nearly all the shooters who participated in the Paris Olympics, ensuring a strong representation on the global stage.
A notable highlight is the return of air pistol specialist <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/saurabh-chaudhary">Saurabh Chaudhary</a> to the national squad after a three-year hiatus. Following the Tokyo Olympics in 2021, Saurabh struggled with a shoulder injury and inconsistent form. However, he recently demonstrated a remarkable comeback, setting a national record in the 10m air pistol qualification and delivering strong performances in the selection trials. He had partnered with Manu Bhaker in the 10m air pistol mixed team event during the Tokyo Games.
The international shooting calendar kicks off with two successive World Cup events in South America. The first, covering rifle, pistol, and shotgun disciplines, is scheduled in Buenos Aires, Argentina, from April 1-11, followed by another combined World Cup in Lima, Peru, from April 13-22.
Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/thats-it-folks-i-am-done-ian-chappells-message-as-he-bids-farewell-to-five-decades-in-journalism-8749131">&lsquo;That&rsquo;s it folks, I am done&rsquo;: Ian Chappell&rsquo;s message as he bids farewell to five decades in journalism</a> 
Manu, who recently received the prestigious Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award for securing two bronze medals at the Paris Olympics in the 10m women&rsquo;s air pistol and 10m air pistol mixed team event (partnering with Sarabjot Singh), will compete in two individual events&mdash;women&rsquo;s air pistol and 25m pistol.
Joining her are other Olympians, including Anish Bhanwala and Vijayveer Sidhu (men&rsquo;s 25m rapid-fire pistol), <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/esha-singh">Esha Singh</a> (women&rsquo;s 25m pistol), Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar (men&rsquo;s 50m rifle 3 positions), Sift Kaur Samra and Shriyanka Sadangi (women&rsquo;s 50m rifle 3 positions), Arjun Babuta (men&rsquo;s 10m air rifle), Prithviraj Tondaiman (men&rsquo;s trap), Anant Jeet Singh Naruka (men&rsquo;s skeet), and Raiza Dhillon (women&rsquo;s skeet).
<h2>Training camp from March 14</h2>
Before heading to South America, the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) will hold a training camp at the Karni Singh Shooting Range in New Delhi starting March 14.
The ISSF calendar for the year features major events, including the World Championships&mdash;shotgun in October and rifle/pistol in November. Additionally, there will be three World Cup stages for each discipline and two junior World Cups, with the second one set to take place in New Delhi in September. The 16th Asian Championships in Kazakhstan, scheduled for August, is also on the agenda.
NRAI secretary-general Sultan Singh stressed the need for Indian shooters to build on their Paris Olympics success, where the 21-member squad secured three bronze medals. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s now a collective responsibility for the shooting fraternity to aim even higher. We are confident that our selected athletes will shine in the upcoming competitions,&rdquo; he said.
NRAI has also appointed an extensive team of coaches and experts to support Indian shooters in their journey toward the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Manu&rsquo;s long-time coach, Jaspal Rana, has been named the high-performance coach for 25m pistol, while Olympic medallist Jitu Rai takes charge of coaching the 10m air pistol team. Deepali Deshpande, a recent recipient of the Dronacharya Award, has been appointed head coach for rifle shooters, having played a crucial role in guiding Swapnil Kusale to a bronze medal in Paris.
Indian contingent for ISSF World Cups (individual events):
Air Rifle: Men: Rudrankksh Patil, Arjun Babuta, Hriday Hazarika Women: Arya Rajesh Borse, R Narmada Nithin, Sonam Uttam Maskar
50m Rifle 3 Positions: Men: Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar, Chain Singh, Niraj Kumar Women: Ashi Chouksey, Shriyanka Sadangi, Sift Kaur Samra
Air Pistol: Men: Saurabh Chaudhary, Ravinder Singh, Varun Tomar Women: Suruchi, Manu Bhaker, Sainyam
25m Rapid-Fire Pistol: Men: Anish Bhanwala, Vijayveer Sidhu, Gurpreet Singh
25m Sports Pistol: Women: Manu Bhaker, Simranpreet Kaur Brar, Esha Singh
Trap: Men: Lakshay, Prithviraj Tondaiman, Zoravar Singh Sandhu Women: Neeru, Pragati Dubey, Bhavya Tripathi
Skeet: Men: Bhavtegh Singh Gill, Anantjeet Naruka, Gurjoat Singh Women: Raiza Dhillon, Ganemat Sekhon, Darshna Rathore
Mixed Team events: Air Rifle Mixed Team: Rudrankksh Patil &amp; Arya Rajesh Borse; Arjun Babuta &amp; R Narmada Nithin Air Pistol Mixed Team: Saurabh Chaudhary &amp; Suruchi; Ravinder Singh &amp; Manu Bhaker Trap Mixed Team: Lakshay &amp; Neeru; Prithviraj Tondaiman &amp; Pragati Dubey

Olympics, Sports: Manu, who won two bronze medals at the Paris Olympics, will compete in two individual events—women’s air pistol and 25m pistol

Ace pistol shooter Manu Bhaker is set to lead a 35-member Indian contingent at the ISSF World Cups in South America, starting April 1, 2025, marking the beginning of the international shooting season. The squad comprises nearly all the shooters who participated in the Paris Olympics, ensuring a strong representation on the global stage. A notable highlight is the return of air pistol specialist Saurabh Chaudhary to the national squad after a three-year hiatus. Following the Tokyo Olympics in 2021, Saurabh struggled with a shoulder injury and inconsistent form. However, he recently demonstrated a remarkable comeback, setting a national record in the 10m air pistol qualification and delivering strong performances in the selection trials. He had partnered with Manu Bhaker in the 10m air pistol mixed team event during the Tokyo Games. The international shooting calendar kicks off with two successive World Cup events in South America. The first, covering rifle, pistol, and shotgun disciplines, is scheduled in Buenos Aires, Argentina, from April 1-11, followed by another combined World Cup in Lima, Peru, from April 13-22. Also Read: ‘That’s it folks, I am done’: Ian Chappell’s message as he bids farewell to five decades in journalism Manu, who recently received the prestigious Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award for securing two bronze medals at the Paris Olympics in the 10m women’s air pistol and 10m air pistol mixed team event (partnering with Sarabjot Singh), will compete in two individual events—women’s air pistol and 25m pistol. Joining her are other Olympians, including Anish Bhanwala and Vijayveer Sidhu (men’s 25m rapid-fire pistol), Esha Singh (women’s 25m pistol), Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar (men’s 50m rifle 3 positions), Sift Kaur Samra and Shriyanka Sadangi (women’s 50m rifle 3 positions), Arjun Babuta (men’s 10m air rifle), Prithviraj Tondaiman (men’s trap), Anant Jeet Singh Naruka (men’s skeet), and Raiza Dhillon (women’s skeet). Training camp from March 14 Before heading to South America, the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) will hold a training camp at the Karni Singh Shooting Range in New Delhi starting March 14. The ISSF calendar for the year features major events, including the World Championships—shotgun in October and rifle/pistol in November. Additionally, there will be three World Cup stages for each discipline and two junior World Cups, with the second one set to take place in New Delhi in September. The 16th Asian Championships in Kazakhstan, scheduled for August, is also on the agenda. NRAI secretary-general Sultan Singh stressed the need for Indian shooters to build on their Paris Olympics success, where the 21-member squad secured three bronze medals. “It’s now a collective responsibility for the shooting fraternity to aim even higher. We are confident that our selected athletes will shine in the upcoming competitions,” he said. NRAI has also appointed an extensive team of coaches and experts to support Indian shooters in their journey toward the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Manu’s long-time coach, Jaspal Rana, has been named the high-performance coach for 25m pistol, while Olympic medallist Jitu Rai takes charge of coaching the 10m air pistol team. Deepali Deshpande, a recent recipient of the Dronacharya Award, has been appointed head coach for rifle shooters, having played a crucial role in guiding Swapnil Kusale to a bronze medal in Paris. Indian contingent for ISSF World Cups (individual events): Air Rifle: Men: Rudrankksh Patil, Arjun Babuta, Hriday Hazarika Women: Arya Rajesh Borse, R Narmada Nithin, Sonam Uttam Maskar 50m Rifle 3 Positions: Men: Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar, Chain Singh, Niraj Kumar Women: Ashi Chouksey, Shriyanka Sadangi, Sift Kaur Samra Air Pistol: Men: Saurabh Chaudhary, Ravinder Singh, Varun Tomar Women: Suruchi, Manu Bhaker, Sainyam 25m Rapid-Fire Pistol: Men: Anish Bhanwala, Vijayveer Sidhu, Gurpreet Singh 25m Sports Pistol: Women: Manu Bhaker, Simranpreet Kaur Brar, Esha Singh Trap: Men: Lakshay, Prithviraj Tondaiman, Zoravar Singh Sandhu Women: Neeru, Pragati Dubey, Bhavya Tripathi Skeet: Men: Bhavtegh Singh Gill, Anantjeet Naruka, Gurjoat Singh Women: Raiza Dhillon, Ganemat Sekhon, Darshna Rathore Mixed Team events: Air Rifle Mixed Team: Rudrankksh Patil & Arya Rajesh Borse; Arjun Babuta & R Narmada Nithin Air Pistol Mixed Team: Saurabh Chaudhary & Suruchi; Ravinder Singh & Manu Bhaker Trap Mixed Team: Lakshay & Neeru; Prithviraj Tondaiman & Pragati Dubey

Manu Bhaker to lead 35-member shooting team to World Cups in South America

India’s Manu Bhaker&nbsp;has entered the final of the women's 25m pistol precision final as the nation bids for another medal at the ongoing Paris Olympics. Manu won a bronze medal in the 10m air pistol women's singles&nbsp;on Friday (August 2) and will now compete for another medal on Sunday. If she is successful in clinching a medal on Saturday, it will be India’s fourth medal in shooting at the Paris Games.

<h2>Manu enters the final round</h2>

With the qualification for the final round of the women's 25m pistol precision final up for grabs, Manu was flawless as she booked their place in the final. Manu scored 294 in the precision stage and 296 in the rapid round. In the three series of precision rounds which involved 10 shots each, Manu Bhaker scored 87, 98, and 99, and added 100, 98, and 98 in three series of rapid stages which also included 10 shots per series.

ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/dont-want-to-rohit-sharma-on-new-india-coach-gautam-gambhirs-approach-746560">Don't want to...: Rohit Sharma on new India coach Gautam Gambhir's approach</a>

The Indian shooter will have history on the cards on Saturday as they will bid for the fourth medal with Manu winning two. She could also become the first Indian athlete to ever win three medals at the same Olympics. She has already won two medals in 10m women’s singles and 10m women’s team events.

So far in this Paris Olympics, India has won three medals and all have come from shooting. On Thursday, Swapnil Kusale won a bronze medal in the 50m Rifle 3 positions. He became the first Indian shooter to win a medal in the 50m Rifle 3 positions. However, the day also saw top Indian shuttlers like Chirag-Satwik, HS Prannoy and PV Sindhu bow out before the medal rounds.

India’s Manu Bhaker has entered the final of the women's 25m pistol precision final as the nation bids for another medal at the ongoing Paris Olympics. Manu won a bronze medal in the 10m air pistol women's singles on Friday (August 2) and will now compete for another medal on Sunday.

India’s Manu Bhaker has entered the final of the women's 25m pistol precision final as the nation bids for another medal at the ongoing Paris Olympics. Manu won a bronze medal in the 10m air pistol women's singles on Friday (August 2) and will now compete for another medal on Sunday. If she is successful in clinching a medal on Saturday, it will be India’s fourth medal in shooting at the Paris Games. Manu enters the final round With the qualification for the final round of the women's 25m pistol precision final up for grabs, Manu was flawless as she booked their place in the final. Manu scored 294 in the precision stage and 296 in the rapid round. In the three series of precision rounds which involved 10 shots each, Manu Bhaker scored 87, 98, and 99, and added 100, 98, and 98 in three series of rapid stages which also included 10 shots per series. ALSO READ | Don't want to...: Rohit Sharma on new India coach Gautam Gambhir's approach The Indian shooter will have history on the cards on Saturday as they will bid for the fourth medal with Manu winning two. She could also become the first Indian athlete to ever win three medals at the same Olympics. She has already won two medals in 10m women’s singles and 10m women’s team events. So far in this Paris Olympics, India has won three medals and all have come from shooting. On Thursday, Swapnil Kusale won a bronze medal in the 50m Rifle 3 positions. He became the first Indian shooter to win a medal in the 50m Rifle 3 positions. However, the day also saw top Indian shuttlers like Chirag-Satwik, HS Prannoy and PV Sindhu bow out before the medal rounds.

Paris Olympics 2024: India's Manu Bhaker enters women's 25m pistol precision final; Esha Singh exits

India's impressive performance at the Hangzhou Asian Games highlights its growing prominence in sports. Across various disciplines like shooting, compound archery, and athletics, India has excelled and shattered previous records. Remarkably, India is on the verge of reaching 100 medals, a significant leap from their previous best of 70 medals in the history of the Asian Games. Shooting has been exceptional, with 22 medals, including 4 by the remarkable 18-year-old Esha Singh, who has become a national hero. Watch Vikram Chandra in conversation with India’s ace shooter only on The India Story.

Esha's gold-silver feat at Hangzhou Asian Games | The India Story

In a blockbuster morning for India on day six of the ongoing Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, young Indian shooters Palak Gulia and Esha Singh shone in the women’s 10m air pistol individual event, winning gold and silver medals, respectively.

Palak, all of 17, took up shooting after the Jakarta Asiad. She left everyone in awe with her calm and composed approach, jumping straight to the top of the board during the final eight on Friday (Sep 29) morning.

She broke an Asian Games record in her quest to bag an individual gold medal, securing 242.1 points.

Another Indian, Esha Singh, stood second on the standings with 239.7 points, 2.6 points behind the winner, with Pakistan's Kishmala Talat winning the bronze medal, recording 218.2 points.&nbsp;

<div class="ui-state-default" contenteditable="false">
<div class="twitter-block" draggable="false">
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
BREAKING: Gold &amp; Silver for India 
 
17 yrs old Palak &amp; 18 yrs old Esha Singh win GOLD &amp; Silver respectively in 10m Air Pistol (Shooting). 
 
Palak created New Games Record <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AGwithIAS?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AGwithIAS</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AsianGames2022?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AsianGames2022</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AsianGames2022?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AsianGames2022</a> <a href="https://t.co/SjJslPOKqf">pic.twitter.com/SjJslPOKqf</a>
— India_AllSports (@India_AllSports) <a href="https://twitter.com/India_AllSports/status/1707605011029709078?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 29, 2023</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>
<a class="close-mark close-div" href="#" id="jqclosemark">×</a></div>

Esha’s silver medal increased her medal tally to four at the ongoing Asian Games, having won a silver medal in 10m air pistol, gold in 25m pistol and an individual silver in 25m pistol before.&nbsp;

Earlier in the day, the duo, alongside TS Divya won the silver medal in the women’s 10m air pistol team event, with 1731 points.&nbsp;

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the women's team on the win.

<div class="ui-state-default" contenteditable="false">
<div class="twitter-block" draggable="false">
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
Another medal in Shooting at the Asian Games! 
 
Congratulations to Divya Thadigol, Esha Singh and Palak on winning a Silver Medal in the 10m Air Pistol Women's team event. Best wishes to them for their future endeavours. Their success will motivate several upcoming sportspersons. <a href="https://t.co/clQrQMgbpE">pic.twitter.com/clQrQMgbpE</a>
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/1707603943692665179?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 29, 2023</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>
<a class="close-mark close-div" href="#" id="jqclosemark">×</a></div>

<h2>Indian men’s team shine in shooting</h2>

While the women shooters were making headlines on Friday morning, the men’s team in the rifle 3P event also clinched the gold medal, putting India’s shooting contingent on top. The trio of Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar, Swapnil Kusale and Akhil Sheoran had the last laugh, claiming the top spot with a world record.&nbsp;

They recorded 1769 points, eight more than the previous record set by the United States in 2022 at the CAT championships.

<h3>Other results</h3>

Outside of the men’s and women’s shooting teams hogging all spotlight for their impressive show, the Indian Tennis duo of Saketh and Ramkumar fought for their dream of winning the gold in the Tennis men’s doubles event but fell short. The Indian pair lost to Chinese Taipei pair Jason and Hsu in straight sets (6-4, 6-4), settling for the silver medal.&nbsp;

On the other hand, the Indian women’s team won the bronze medal in squash as Hong Kong beat India 3-0.&nbsp;

WATCH WION LIVE HERE

<iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="350" loading="”lazy”" src="https://www.wionews.com/live-tv/embed?autoplay=1&amp;mute=1" width="100%"></iframe>

You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us <a href="https://www.wionews.com/content-contribution-registration-form">here</a>.

In a blockbuster morning for India on day six of the ongoing Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, young Indian shooters Palak Gulia and Esha Singh shone in the women’s 10m air pistol individual event, winning gold and silver medals, respectively.

In a blockbuster morning for India on day six of the ongoing Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, young Indian shooters Palak Gulia and Esha Singh shone in the women’s 10m air pistol individual event, winning gold and silver medals, respectively. Palak, all of 17, took up shooting after the Jakarta Asiad. She left everyone in awe with her calm and composed approach, jumping straight to the top of the board during the final eight on Friday (Sep 29) morning. She broke an Asian Games record in her quest to bag an individual gold medal, securing 242.1 points. Another Indian, Esha Singh, stood second on the standings with 239.7 points, 2.6 points behind the winner, with Pakistan's Kishmala Talat winning the bronze medal, recording 218.2 points. BREAKING: Gold & Silver for India 17 yrs old Palak & 18 yrs old Esha Singh win GOLD & Silver respectively in 10m Air Pistol (Shooting). Palak created New Games Record #AGwithIAS #AsianGames2022 #AsianGames2022 pic.twitter.com/SjJslPOKqf — India_AllSports (@India_AllSports) September 29, 2023 × Esha’s silver medal increased her medal tally to four at the ongoing Asian Games, having won a silver medal in 10m air pistol, gold in 25m pistol and an individual silver in 25m pistol before. Earlier in the day, the duo, alongside TS Divya won the silver medal in the women’s 10m air pistol team event, with 1731 points. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the women's team on the win. Another medal in Shooting at the Asian Games! Congratulations to Divya Thadigol, Esha Singh and Palak on winning a Silver Medal in the 10m Air Pistol Women's team event. Best wishes to them for their future endeavours. Their success will motivate several upcoming sportspersons. pic.twitter.com/clQrQMgbpE — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 29, 2023 × Indian men’s team shine in shooting While the women shooters were making headlines on Friday morning, the men’s team in the rifle 3P event also clinched the gold medal, putting India’s shooting contingent on top. The trio of Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar, Swapnil Kusale and Akhil Sheoran had the last laugh, claiming the top spot with a world record. They recorded 1769 points, eight more than the previous record set by the United States in 2022 at the CAT championships. Other results Outside of the men’s and women’s shooting teams hogging all spotlight for their impressive show, the Indian Tennis duo of Saketh and Ramkumar fought for their dream of winning the gold in the Tennis men’s doubles event but fell short. The Indian pair lost to Chinese Taipei pair Jason and Hsu in straight sets (6-4, 6-4), settling for the silver medal. On the other hand, the Indian women’s team won the bronze medal in squash as Hong Kong beat India 3-0. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Asian Games 2023: Palak Gulia wins gold in women’s 10m air pistol, compatriot Esha Singh bags silver

esha-singh

Esha Singh, News on Esha Singh, stories on Esha Singh, articles on Esha Singh, Esha Singh stories at Wion, Esha Singh news, Esha Singh latest news

esha singh