Asian Games 2023: 'Golden' start to Day 5 for India as shooters secure top spot in men's 10m air pistol

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In total, the shooting contingent now have 12 medals in total — 3 gold, 4 silver and 5 bronze medals.

The Indian shooters do not seem to be ending their medal-winning streak after the men's team in the 10m air pistol featuring Sarabjot Singh, Shiva Narwal and Arjun Singh Cheema downed hosts China to win India's 24th medal and their fifth gold in the competition.

In total, the shooting contingent now have 12 medals in total — 3 gold, 4 silver and 5 bronze medals.

 


The Indian team's combined score of 1734 edged out the Chinese team by just one point, securing the gold medal. Vietnam, with a score of 1730, earned the bronze. Sarabjot and Arjun also qualified for the eight-shooter finals, giving them a chance to compete for individual medals.
Vietnam delivered a strong performance, earning the bronze medal with an overall score of 1730. Sarabjot achieved 580 points, securing fifth place, while Arjun, with 578 points, took the eighth position in the individual qualification event. Both athletes are now set to participate in the men's 10m air pistol final scheduled for later today.