Who Triumphed in the 10m Air Pistol Trial 2 Finals?
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Synopsis
In a thrilling conclusion at the National Selection Trials, Chandigarh's Sainyam and Uttar Pradesh's Gaurav Kumar emerged as champions in their respective categories of the 10m Air Pistol Trial 2. Their impressive performances showcased their skills and determination, setting the stage for future competitions.
Key Takeaways
- Sainyam showcased exceptional talent in women's finals.
- Gaurav Kumar improved his performance from Trial 1.
- Qualification rounds saw impressive scores from various shooters.
- The competition highlighted the potential of Indian shooters on the global stage.
- Future events promise exciting developments in shooting sports.
New Delhi, Jan 25 (NationPress) Sainyam from Chandigarh and Gaurav Kumar of Uttar Pradesh emerged victorious in the finals of the women's and men's 10m Air Pistol Trial 2 as the National Selection Trials 1 & 2 wrapped up at the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range.
The World Cup Final silver medallist Sainyam showcased her exceptional skills, clinching the top position in the finals with an impressive final score of 243.1, which is 5.4 points ahead of Rhythm Sangwan, who secured second place with 237.7. Meenu Pathak consistently performed well, finishing in the top three with a score of 218.5.
In the earlier qualification rounds, Suruchi Singh led with a remarkable score of 587-31x but ended up in eighth place in the finals. Palak took second in qualification with 579-16x and scored 178.2 in the finals, finishing fifth.
The seasoned Shwetha Singh qualified third with 578-18x but finished sixth in the finals. Meenu Pathak recorded 577-12x in qualification, while Priya Muralidhar achieved 576-16x. Both Rhythm Sangwan and Sainyam scored 576-15x and 576-13x respectively, while Divya T rounded out the top eight with 575-19x.
Gaurav Kumar improved upon his second-place finish from Trial 1 to secure first place in T2 during a closely fought final. Gaurav, who qualified third with a score of 584-21x, scored 245.5 in the finals, topping the event ahead of Yogesh Kumar, who placed second with 244.6, after qualifying fifth with 583-25x.
Harsh Swami from Uttar Pradesh finished third with a score of 221.9 after qualifying second with 585-26x.
In the qualification stage, the Army’s Ajendra Singh Chauhan recorded an impressive 588-21x to qualify first. Udhayveer Singh from Punjab (b580-26x), Kamaljeet Choudhary from Haryana (b583-20x), Olympic medallist Sarabjot Singh (b582-23x), and the Army’s Kedarling Balakrishna Uchaganve (b581-28x) completed the top eight.
Point of View
We witness not just personal triumphs but also a stronger future for shooting sports in India. The performances of Sainyam and Gaurav highlight the potential of our athletes on the global stage. Their dedication and hard work are commendable, inspiring the next generation of shooters.
NationPress
25/01/2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What was Sainyam's final score in the women's finals?
Sainyam achieved a final score of 243.1 in the women's finals.
Who finished second in the women's 10m Air Pistol finals?
Rhythm Sangwan finished second with a score of 237.7.
How did Gaurav Kumar perform in the men's finals?
Gaurav Kumar topped the men's finals with a score of 245.5.
What were the qualification scores for the top shooters?
Ajendra Singh Chauhan led the qualification with 588-21x, followed by Udhayveer Singh (b583-26x) and Kamaljeet Choudhary (b583-20x).
Where did the National Selection Trials take place?
The National Selection Trials were held at the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range in New Delhi.
