National Shooting Selection Trials: Manu Bhaker wins gold medal

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Indian shooter Manu Bhaker has won the gold medal in the women’s 25m pistol event at the National Shooting Selection Trials held in New Delhi. The trials are being conducted to select the Indian shooting team for the upcoming ISSF Shooting World Cup and other international events.

Bhaker, who is one of the country’s top-ranked shooters, won the gold medal with a score of 38, beating out her closest rival by three points. She displayed impressive precision and accuracy in her shots, demonstrating her prowess in the sport.

Expressing her joy over the win, Bhaker said, “I am very happy to have won the gold medal. It is always a great feeling to perform well and win for my country. I am now looking forward to the upcoming competitions and hope to continue my good form.”

Bhaker has been in impressive form recently, having won multiple medals at the ISSF World Cup held earlier this year. She has been training hard under the guidance of her coach and has been working on improving her technique and mental toughness.

The National Shooting Selection Trials have attracted some of the country’s top shooters, who are vying for a spot in the Indian shooting team. The team will represent India at various international competitions, including the ISSF Shooting World Cup and the Asian Games.

RE-reported from the story originally published in Lokmat Times English