Indian marksmen delivered a stellar performance to secure the team gold medal in the men’s 50m pistol competition at the ongoing ISSF World Championship in Doha on Tuesday. Ravinder Singh, Saurabh Chaudhary and Amanpreet Singh combined effectively to outshoot their international rivals and top the podium. Meanwhile, the Indian women’s rifle squad added a silver medal to the nation’s tally during the high-profile global shooting tournament.
- India claimed the men’s 50m pistol team gold with a combined total of 1659 points.
- Ravinder Singh led the charge by securing an individual silver medal with 559 points.
- Saurabh Chaudhary contributed a solid score of 551 points toward the team total.
- Amanpreet Singh added 549 points to help secure the top finish for the squad.
Dominant Team Performance in Doha
The gold-winning men’s team demonstrated exceptional precision throughout the gruelling shooting event. Ravinder spearheaded the challenge with eleven inner tens to claim his individual silver. Also, seasoned campaigner Saurabh maintained his composure under immense pressure against tough opponents. As a result, the trio comfortably outpaced China’s silver-winning combination by eleven total points.
Korea successfully rounded off the podium by securing the bronze medal in the same event. China finished five points behind the champions to settle for the second position overall. Later, Russian shooter Anton Aristarkhov clinched the individual gold medal in the individual standings.
Medal Tally and Standings
India currently holds second place in the overall standings of the competition. China maintains the top position in the medal table with a higher gold count. Because of these consistent podium finishes, Indian shooting continues to build strong momentum on the international stage. Officials expect further medal contention as upcoming events unfold later this week.
Team coaches praised the athletes for their composure and technical execution. Earlier, the women’s rifle team also secured a notable silver medal. Consequently, the contingent heads into the next phase of matches with high confidence.
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