Haryana’s Dahiya wins double trap gold in Nationals

New Delhi, november 25

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Haryana’s Sangram Dahiya and Madhya Pradesh’s Varsha Varman won the men’s and women’s double trap titles, respectively, at the 63rd National Shotgun Shooting Championship. 

Dahiya shot 142 out of 150 targets to leave behind former world champion Ankur Mittal of ONGC, who managed 137 hits. Punjab’s Prithvi Singh Chahal won the bronze with a score of 135. 

In the women’s category of 120 targets each, Varman had 97 hits to her name to clinch the gold ahead of statemate Manisha Keer, who had 93 hits. Mahima Vishwakarma ensured a Madhya Pradesh sweep in the category, winning bronze with 92. 

Both Dahiya and Varman also won the team gold for their respective states. — PTI