Shoot to thrill: Golden days keep on rolling

Lima, October 8

The Indian pair of Rhythm Sangwan and Vijayveer Sidhu clinched the 25m rapid fire pistol mixed team gold medal as the country’s total haul soared to 24, consolidating its position at the top of the table in the ISSF junior shooting World Championships here.

Sangwan and Sidhu defeated Thailand’s Kanyakorn Hirunphoem and Schwakon Triniphakron 9-1 for India’s 10th gold of the ongoing event. The country also claimed the bronze medal in this event with Tejaswani and Anish triumphing 10-8 against Thai Chawisa Paduka and Ram Khamhaeng.

In the junior women’s 50m rifle 3 positions, Prasiddhi Mahant, Nishcal and Ayushi Podder clinched the silver medal after going down to the American trio of Elizabeth McGhin, Lorraine Zaun, and Carolynn Tucker.

Meanwhile, Ayushi Podder and Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar won the silver in the 50m rifle 3 positions mixed team. They shot 17 as against the 31 by the German pair of Max Braun and Anna Janssen. — PTI