India Shatters World Record, Secures Gold in Shooting at Asian Games 2023

In the Asian Games 2023, India secured its first gold medal. India clinched a gold medal in the men’s team event in shooting, setting a world record. Furthermore, India also won a bronze medal on another day.

Breaking Records and Winning Gold

India began the Asian Games 2023 with a silver medal on the first day. In shooting, India earned a medal in the women’s team event. After winning three silver and two bronze medals on the first day, India continued to perform exceptionally well on the second day.

Setting World Records and Winning Gold

India made a splendid start on the second day with a golden victory. Not only did India secure a gold medal in shooting with a world record in the men’s 10-meter air rifle team event, but Indian shooters also shattered the world record. This means that Indian sports enthusiasts have two reasons to celebrate.

Men’s 10-Meter Air Rifle Team Event

In the men’s 10-meter air rifle team event, India’s Divyansh Singh Pawar, Rudranksh Balasaheb, and Aishwarya Tomar set a world record and won a gold medal for India. Among them, Balasaheb scored the highest with 632.5 points, while Tomar scored 631.6 points, and Pawar scored 629.6 points.

More Bronze for India in Rowing

After securing a gold medal with a world record in shooting, India added another bronze medal on the second day, this time in rowing. In the men’s four event final, Jaswinder, Bhim, Punit, and Ashish clocked 6 minutes and 10.81 seconds to claim the bronze medal for India.