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It has been yet another grand day for the Indian contingent as 17-year-old Palak beat her compatriot Esha Singh to the gold in the 10m Air Pistol Women's Individual Final, completing a historic one-two to take the tally to 30 medals at the Asian Games 2023 on Friday, September 29.
Palak broke the record set in 2018 with a score of 242.1 and Esha got 239.7 points to her name.
The young 17-year-old Palak set a new Games record with a remarkable score of 241.2, clinching the gold medal on Friday. Alongside Esha, this achievement marked India's 17th shooting medal in Hangzhou.
The Indian women's 10m air pistol team, spearheaded by Esha Singh and featuring Palak and Divya Thadigol Subbaraju, showcased their prowess at the Asian Games in Hangzhou. They bagged a silver medal for India, narrowly missing the gold by just five points to China.
Esha's performance in Hangzhou has been noteworthy. She previously secured a silver in the women's individual 25m pistol category and joined forces with Manu Bhaker and Rhythm Sangwan to grab gold in the women's 25m pistol team event.
In the intense final, Palak displayed commendable composure, taking the lead and surprising spectators with her dominance. Esha trailed closely but faced fierce competition from Pakistan's Kishmala Talat as the final rounds approached.
Talat eventually earned a bronze, marking Pakistan's inaugural shooting medal in the Asian Games. In a thrilling conclusion, Palak surpassed the previous games record set by China's Qian Wiang in 2018, securing the gold for India.
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