- Esha Singh won the 25m pistol gold at the ISSF World Cup held in Hangzhou.
- Manu Bhaker claimed the bronze medal in the same event.
Esha Singh produced a stellar performance at the ISSF World Cup in Hangzhou, winning the gold medal in the women's 25m pistol event with 40 hits.1
The competition saw Manu Bhaker claim bronze after a tense shoot-off, finishing with 28 hits. Chinese shooter Zhang Yueyue secured the silver medal.2
The Indian squad set a strong precedent in the qualification round, with Manu topping the standings at 586-20x and Esha closely following at 585-18x, both advancing to the final.
Reflecting on her victory, Esha stated, "This match was very pressure-riding for me because of the previous medal I had. The better you get in your event, the more you feel that weight of prestige you have to conquer."
Manu emphasized the importance of her medal, saying, "This medal is very important because it acts as a stepping stone. It gives me clarity on what is working and the direction I want to head in."
The gold medal adds to Esha's remarkable achievements, including setting both senior and junior world records earlier this season in Munich with 43 hits in the final.
Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya congratulated the shooters, stating, "Congratulations to Esha Singh and Manu Bhaker on winning Gold and Bronze in the women's 25m Pistol event at the ISSF World Cup in Hangzhou. The entire nation is proud of you both!"
“Esha Singh reflected on the mental pressure of the match, stating, "This match was very pressure-riding for me because of the previous medal I had." Manu Bhaker emphasized her bronze medal's significance, saying, "This medal is very important because it acts as a stepping stone," highlighting her focus for the season ahead.”
