Anjali Shekhawat Wins Gold in 10m Air Pistol at National Shooting Championship
Anjali Shekhawat clinches gold in 10m air pistol in shooting championship
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Anjali Shekhawat from Rajasthan secured a gold medal in the women's 10m air pistol event at the 24th Kumar Surendra Singh Memorial Shooting Championship in New Delhi, India. She achieved a score of 240.5 in the finals, outperforming competitors from Haryana and Punjab.
- 01Anjali Shekhawat won gold in the women's 10m air pistol event.
- 02She scored 240.5 in the finals after qualifying fourth.
- 03Kanak Budhwar from Haryana took silver with 238.7.
- 04Agam Ranjit Kaur Grewal from Punjab secured bronze with 216.
- 05Haryana dominated the team events, winning gold in both junior and youth categories.
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Anjali Shekhawat (from Rajasthan, India) clinched the gold medal in the women's 10m air pistol event at the 24th Kumar Surendra Singh Memorial Shooting Championship held at the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range in New Delhi on May 4. Shekhawat qualified for the finals in fourth place with a score of 576-23x and excelled in the final round, achieving a score of 240.5. Kanak Budhwar from Haryana secured the silver medal with 238.7, while Agam Ranjit Kaur Grewal from Punjab took home the bronze with 216. In the junior women's category, Budhwar also performed exceptionally, winning gold with 238.4, while in the youth women's event, she clinched gold again with 244.3. Haryana's team won the team event, showcasing their dominance in the championship.
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Shekhawat's victory not only highlights her talent but also boosts the profile of shooting sports in Rajasthan, potentially inspiring young athletes in the region.
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