Asian Games: India's Ramita Jindal claims bronze medal in Women's 10m air rifle event

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• Sep 24, 2023 | Dhupali Das

India's 19-year-old shooting sensation, Ramita Jindal, secured a bronze medal in the women's 10m Air Rifle event at the...

Digital Desk: India's 19-year-old shooting sensation, Ramita Jindal, secured a bronze medal in the women's 10m Air Rifle event at the ongoing Asian Games 2023. The event, marked by nail-biting competition and record-breaking performances, saw China's Huang Yuting clinching the gold medal with a dazzling display.

Ramita's journey to the podium was nothing short of remarkable. In the qualification round, she displayed remarkable composure, finishing second with a score of 631.9 points, setting the stage for her entry into the eight-shooter final. In the final, she continued to exhibit her exceptional skills, eventually claiming the bronze medal.

China's Huang Yuting proved to be unstoppable, as she not only won the gold medal but also set a new Asian Games record with an astonishing score of 252.7. Her compatriot, Han Jiayu, secured the silver medal with a score of 251.3, further demonstrating China's dominance in the event.

Mehuli Ghosh, another talented Indian shooter, narrowly missed a podium finish, ending up in fourth place behind Ramita. Despite her disappointment, her performance showcased the high caliber of Indian shooters at the Asian Games.

Ramita's success at the Asian Games adds another jewel to her crown, which already includes a junior gold medal at the World Championships, where she defeated a formidable Chinese competitor. Her achievements are a source of immense pride for India and serve as an inspiration for aspiring athletes across the nation.

In addition to her individual triumph, Ramita was part of the Indian team that secured a silver medal in the women's 10m air rifle team event. Together with Mehuli Ghosh, they achieved a total score of 1886. The gold in the team event went to China with an impressive score of 1896.6, while Mongolia secured the bronze with a total score of 1880.

The Chinese team, comprising Han Jiayu, Huang Yuting, and Wang Zhilin, not only claimed the gold medal but also shattered a five-year-old Asian record with their outstanding performance. Han Jiayu also set a new qualification Asian Record with a total of 634.1, reaffirming China's dominance in the sport.