Asian Games 2026: Double Olympic Medallist Manu Bhaker Qualifies For Women's 10m Air Pistol Final In 3rd Place
Double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker has qualified for the women’s 10m air pistol final after finishing third in the qualification round at the Asian Games. Bhaker produced a strong performance in the qualification stage to secure her place among the finalists. The Indian shooter remained in contention throughout the event and finished third to advance to the medal-deciding round. Manu Bhaker…
Double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker has advanced to the women's 10m air pistol final after securing a third-place finish in the qualification round at the Asian Games. The Indian shooter demonstrated a commendable performance in the qualifying stage, ultimately qualifying for the medal-deciding round. Bhaker's final qualifying score was 579-20x, placing her ahead of Esha (572-12x) and Suruchi Singh (568-12x) who finished 15th and 26th respectively.
This qualification marks another significant milestone in Bhaker's burgeoning international shooting career. At the 2022 Paris Olympics, the 24-year-old achieved a historic feat by becoming the first Indian athlete since independence to win two medals at a single edition of the Games. With her qualification for the final, Bhaker is now focused on competing for a podium position and adding another Asian Games medal to her list of accomplishments.
The women's 10m air pistol final will determine the medalists, and Bhaker will be vying for a spot on the podium after finishing third in the qualification round.
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