Is Suruchi Inder Singh on the Path to Victory Again?
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Synopsis
In a thrilling display of skill at the National Selection Trials, Suruchi Inder Singh's stellar performance shone as she dominated the T3 10m Pistol Women's event. Her triumph in both the final and qualification rounds sets the stage for an exciting continuation of the trials. Don't miss the highlights of this gripping competition!
Key Takeaways
- Suruchi Inder Singh's impressive performance highlights her skill and potential.
- Niraj Kumar continues to dominate in the men's events.
- Close competition among top shooters in the qualification rounds.
- Upcoming finals promise exciting showdowns.
- The trials showcase the depth of talent in Indian shooting sports.
Dehradun, June 29 (NationPress) Suruchi Inder Singh has showcased her outstanding skills this season, claiming the top position in both the final and qualification rounds of the T3 10m Pistol Women's event during the National Selection Trials 3 & 4 (Rifle & Pistol) for Group ‘A’ athletes at the Trishul Shooting Range, Maharana Pratap Sports College, Raipur.
The Navy’s marksman Niraj Kumar secured a double victory in the 50m 3 Positions Men's event, winning T4, while Samrat Rana narrowly defeated Saurabh Chaudhary to clinch the title in the 10m Air Pistol Men’s T3 final.
In a highly competitive final, Suruchi scored 245.6, edging out Manu Bhaker who finished with 244.5. Rahi Sarnobat took third place with a score of 223.1. Esha Singh, Pranjali Prashant Dhumal, Simranpreet Kaur Brar, Priya Muralidhar, and Sakshi Anil Suryavanshi completed the top eight placements.
Suruchi's dominance continued in the qualification round, where she scored 585, surpassing Esha Singh by four points. Rahi (580), Manu (578-20x), Priya (578-17x), Pranjali (576), Sakshi (574-18x), and Simranpreet (574-15x) followed in the rankings.
In the day’s first final, Samrat Rana surged ahead with a final shot of 10.5, while Saurabh managed only 9.6. Ultimately, Samrat secured a score of 241.7, with Saurabh close behind at 241.5. Aditya Malra finished third with 217.8.
Earlier, Navy’s Aakash Bharadwaj topped the qualification with a score of 584, while Samrat, Rajan Tomar, and Saurabh all shot 582 but ranked second, third, and fourth based on inner 10s. Positions five to seven were also determined by inner 10s after Kamaljeet, Aditya Malra, and Amanpreet Singh all recorded 581. Vikash Kumar secured the last finals spot due to the highest number of inner 10s among shooters scoring 580.
Niraj Kumar demonstrated exceptional skill in the 50m 3P Men’s final, achieving back-to-back trial victories. He scored 463, outpacing Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar by two points. World Championship medalist Akhil Sheoran took third with 448.8, while Paris Olympics bronze medalist Swapnil Suresh Kusale was fourth with 438.4. Goldi Gurjar (426.4), Nikhil Tanwar (415.3), Babu Singh Panwar (404.7), and Hemant Bhicher (403.1) completed the top eight.
Aishwary had topped qualification with an impressive score of 595-35x, with Niraj following closely at 592-32x. Nikhil Tanwar came in third with 591-34x, while Swapnil followed with 590-34x and Akhil scored 589-32x. Goldi Gurjar (588-31x), Babu Singh (588-30x), and Hemant (587-29x) rounded out the top eight.
The trials will wrap up on Monday, with the 10m pistol competitors returning for T4 qualification followed by the finals.
Point of View
The ongoing National Selection Trials illustrate the remarkable talent present in our shooting sports community. With athletes like Suruchi Inder Singh and Samrat Rana leading the pack, the competition showcases not only individual skill but also the potential for future successes on the international stage. It's a testament to our nation's dedication to fostering excellence in sports.
NationPress
29/06/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the T3 10m Pistol Women's event?
Suruchi Inder Singh emerged as the winner of the T3 10m Pistol Women's event.
What was Suruchi's winning score?
Suruchi finished with a score of 245.6 in the final.
Who secured second place in the Men's 10m Air Pistol?
Saurabh Chaudhary took second place in the Men's 10m Air Pistol event.
Where were the National Selection Trials held?
The trials took place at the Trishul Shooting Range, Maharana Pratap Sports College, Raipur.
When will the trials conclude?
The trials are set to conclude on Monday with the T4 qualification and finals.
