Olympian Esha Singh won the gold medal in the women’s individual 10m air pistol event on the opening day of the Asian Rifle and Pistol Championship at the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range in Delhi. The 21-year-old produced a strong comeback in the final, scoring 239.8 to secure her second individual senior Asian Championship gold. India also added a team gold in the women’s 10m air pistol event, while world champion Samrat Rana took bronze in the men’s individual 10m air pistol final.
Women’s Individual 10m Air Pistol
Esha Singh finished ahead of two Chinese Taipei shooters in the final.
- Cheng Yen-Ching won silver with 235.4 points.
- Yu Ai-Wen secured bronze with 217.7 points.
- Esha’s 239.8 points reflected a late surge under pressure.
Women’s Team Gold for India
The Indian trio of Esha Singh, Manu Bhaker and Suruchi Singh won the women’s team 10m air pistol gold.
- The team total was 1,726 points.
- Vietnam won silver in the event.
- Chinese Taipei claimed the bronze medal.
Men’s 10m Air Pistol Result
India also featured in the men’s individual final through Samrat Rana.
- Samrat Rana won the bronze medal.
- The result added to India’s strong start at the championship.
- The opening day brought into light India’s depth in pistol shooting.
Significance for Indian Shooting
The results are important for India’s preparations in international shooting. They underline the country’s strength in 10m air pistol events across both individual and team categories. Performances by established names such as Manu Bhaker and emerging shooters like Suruchi Singh also show a healthy competitive pipeline for future Asian and global events.
Last Modified: April 27, 2026