Manu Bhaker entered the 10m air pistol final with gold medal expectations. However, the Indian shooter could not maintain her rhythm during the decisive stage. She finished fifth and missed a podium finish.
Initially, Bhaker struggled in the final round and failed to find her best form. Later, she reached the elimination stage but exited after another difficult performance.
Manu Bhaker Scores 181.1 Points In Final
In the final, Manu Bhaker secured fifth place with 181.1 points. Meanwhile, South Korea’s Choo Gaeun claimed the top position with 184.5 points.
China’s Jiang Ranxin finished second with 182.0 points. Additionally, Taiwan’s Cheng Yen Ching took third place with 181.9 points.
Earlier, Bhaker qualified for the final after securing third position in the qualification round. Although she started slowly there, she made a strong comeback later.
Furthermore, India also missed a shooting team medal. The team finished jointly at fourth position in the event.
Indian Women’s Kabaddi Team Records Victory
Meanwhile, India’s women’s kabaddi team defeated Iran 37-23 on Wednesday. The team controlled the match throughout and never allowed Iran to take the lead.
Previously, India also defeated Bangladesh comfortably with a 42-21 scoreline. Therefore, the team continued its strong campaign at the Asian Games.
India Remains Inside Top Ten Medal Table
On Wednesday, expectations also remained high from Mirabai Chanu in the 49kg category. She entered the event with hopes of winning a gold medal.
After winning one gold medal, India reached the top ten positions in the medal standings. The women’s cricket team secured India’s first gold medal at Asian Games 2026.
The cricket team defeated Sri Lanka in the final played on Tuesday. According to the available update, India held eighth position with nine medals.
The tally included four silver medals and four bronze medals. Consequently, India continued its medal campaign at the tournament.
