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Rahi Sarnobat creates history; becomes the first Indian woman shooter to win an Asian Games gold

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27-year-old ace shooter from Maharashtra, Rahi Sarnobat, became the first Indian woman shooter to win a gold medal at the Asian Games. She clinched the yellow metal in the second decider shoot-off in the Women’s 25m Air Pistol finals. Sarnobat bagged the 4th gold medal for India by defeating Naphaswan Yangpaiboon of Thailand.

“Bullseye! After battling a major elbow injury in 2016, veteran shooter Rahi Sarnobat makes a resounding comeback with her medal winning performance in the 25m Pistol event at the Asian Games 2018. Kudos to her for taking forward Indian shooting’s successful run in Jakarta,” tweeted sports miister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore after her win.

The talented Manu Bhaker cracked under pressure to finish sixth in the finals. The 16-year-old had a remarkable qualification round in which she shot 593 to equal the Games Qualification record. 
 

After the win Sarnobat tweeted, “This Gold has come after months of gruelling hard work. I want to thank Olympic Gold Quest for believing in me and supporting me through the years and my coach who has worked equally hard for my medal.”

 
 
 
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