Suruchi strikes Gold, Haryana dominates 10M Air Pistol at National Games

Dehradun, Feb 5: Suruchi from Haryana claimed the gold  medal with a remarkable score of 245.7 in  the 10M Air Pistol Women’s Final at the National Games 2025 here in Uttarakhand on Wednesday.

Palak, also from Haryana,  secured the silver medal with 243.6, while Simranpreet Kaur Brar from  Punjab took home the bronze medal with a score of 218.8.

The  shooting events at the 38th National Games saw intense competition at  the Trishool Shooting Range, with top athletes from across the country  showcasing their skills.

The 10M Air Pistol Women’s Final and the 50M  Rifle 3 Positions Men event were among the key highlights of the day.

The 50M  Rifle 3 Positions Men event saw 33 participants from various states  competing for a spot in the final round.

After a highly competitive  qualification stage, the top eight shooters who advanced to the final  are Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar from Madhya Pradesh (598), Chain Singh  from SSCB (594), Niraj Kumar from SSCB (591), Nishan Bhudha from SSCB  (589), Swapnil Suresh Kusale from Maharashtra (588), Akhil Sheoran from  Uttar Pradesh (587), Goldi Gurjar from Madhya Pradesh (587), and Ganga  Singh from SSCB (587).

The final round for the 50M Rifle 3  Positions Men event is scheduled for tomorrow, where the top shooters  will battle for the medals.

The 38th National Games continues to  celebrate outstanding performances, reflecting the dedication and talent  of India’s shooting stars.

(UNI)