Amidst fierce competition, Indian shooter Manu Bhaker secures her spot in the finals of the Women's 25m Air Pistol event at the Paris Olympic Games 2024. With two bronze medals already in her name, Bhaker is determined to clinch another medal to add to her tally. Her teammate Esha Singh, however, failed to make it to the finals after finishing 18th in the qualifying event. Stay updated with live coverage of Day 7 of the Paris Olympics to see if Bhaker can bring home another medal.
Indian Shooter Esha Singh Fails to Make Finals in Paris Olympics 2024
Amidst intense competition, Indian shooter Esha Singh's journey in the Women's 25m Air Pistol event at the Paris Olympic Games 2024 came to an end. The 25-year-old shooter from Ludhiana, Punjab, finished 18th in the qualifying event, failing to make it to the finals.
Singh began her Olympic campaign with a solid performance in the precision stage, scoring 289. However, she struggled in the rapid-fire stage, scoring only 282, which dropped her down the standings. Despite shooting a strong 196 in the first rapid-fire series, her score of 186 in the second series proved costly.
Her teammate, Manu Bhaker, however, had a more successful outing. The 21-year-old from Haryana finished fifth in the qualifying round with a total score of 583, securing her spot in the finals. Bhaker is now in contention for a medal, having already won two bronze medals at the 2018 Asian Games and the 2019 ISSF World Cup Final.
FAQs
1. What is the Women's 25m Air Pistol event?
The Women's 25m Air Pistol event is a shooting sport in which shooters use a single-shot, compressed-air pistol to fire at a target placed 25 meters away. The target is divided into 10 scoring zones, with the center ring worth 10 points.
2. Who is Esha Singh?
Esha Singh is an Indian shooter who specializes in the 25m Air Pistol event. She has represented India at various international competitions, including the Asian Games and the World Cup.
3. Why did Esha Singh fail to make the finals?
Singh struggled in the rapid-fire stage of the qualifying event, scoring only 282. This dropped her down the standings and ultimately cost her a place in the finals.
4. Who is Manu Bhaker?
Manu Bhaker is an Indian shooter who specializes in the 10m Air Pistol and 25m Air Pistol events. She is a multiple-time medalist at the Asian Games, the World Cup, and the Commonwealth Games.
5. Will Manu Bhaker win a medal in the finals?
Bhaker is in contention for a medal in the finals of the Women's 25m Air Pistol event. She has already won two bronze medals at previous major competitions and is considered a strong competitor.
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