How Did Girish Gupta's Gold Medal Help India Shine on Day One of the Asian Shooting Championships?
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Synopsis
On Day One of the 16th Asian Shooting Championships, Girish Gupta's outstanding performance in the 10m air pistol men youth event not only secured him gold but also marked a triumphant start for India, which ended the day with two gold and three silver medals.
Key Takeaways
- Girish Gupta secured gold in the 10m air pistol men youth event.
- India achieved a total of two gold and three silver medals on Day One.
- Kapil Bainsla won the junior men’s air pistol gold.
- Women's air pistol finals are scheduled for Day Two.
- India's shooters are making a mark at the Asian Shooting Championships.
New Delhi, Aug 18 (NationPress) Girish Gupta clinched gold in the 10m air pistol men youth event, where he led an impressive Indian 1-2 finish, ensuring that India concluded the first day of the 16th Asian Shooting Championship Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun in Shymkent, Kazakhstan, on a high note.
The 17-year-old athlete scored 241.3 in the final, finishing ahead of his teammate Dev Pratap, who secured silver with a score of 238.6.
On Day One, India amassed two gold and three silver medals, following Kapil Bainsla's victory in the junior men’s air pistol category and the silver medals won by both the senior and junior men’s teams.
The second day will feature the finals for women in the air pistol across various categories.
Earlier, Kapil Bainsla from Palwal, Haryana, secured India's first gold of the event with a score of 243.0 in the 10m air pistol men junior final, outpacing Uzbekistan’s Ilkhombek Obidjonov by 0.6 points. Jonathan Gavin Antony, his fellow countryman, claimed bronze with a score of 220.7, exiting after the 22nd shot of the 24-shot final.
Kapil recorded 579 in qualification, placing fourth, while Jonathan was second with 582. Mukesh Nelavali was just two inner 10s behind Jonathan, making it three Indians in the finals. Korean Kim Dooyeon topped the qualification board with 582, but with a higher number of inner 10s than Jonathan.
In the final, Ilkhombek started off strong, but Kapil overtook him after the 15th shot. Although the Uzbek regained the lead after the 20th shot, Kapil finished strong, scoring 10.8 and 10.6 in his final shots, while Ilkhombek faltered, handing the title to Kapil. Along with Jonathan and Vijay Tomar, they secured team silver with a total score of 1723. Korea won gold with 1734, and Kazakhstan took bronze.
In the senior men’s final, Anmol Jain, the only Indian competitor, finished sixth with 155.1. China’s Hu Kai clinched gold, and the Chinese team also won the team gold in this event. Anmol, alongside Aditya Malra and Saurabh Chaudhary, won team silver with a combined score of 1735.
Point of View
Our commitment to presenting accurate and unbiased reporting reflects our dedication to the nation's sporting achievements. The triumphs of Girish Gupta and his fellow athletes at the Asian Shooting Championships underscore India's growing prominence in the shooting sports arena.
NationPress
05/10/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the gold medal in the 10m air pistol men youth event?
Girish Gupta won the gold medal in the 10m air pistol men youth event.
How did India perform on the first day of the championships?
India ended the first day with two gold medals and three silver medals.
What was Kapil Bainsla's achievement?
Kapil Bainsla won the junior men’s air pistol gold and contributed to the team silver medal.
Where did the Asian Shooting Championships take place?
The championships were held in Shymkent, Kazakhstan.
What events are scheduled for the second day?
The second day will feature the women's air pistol finals across various categories.
