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Aishwary Tomar's World Record Silver: India's Shooting Stars Shine in Cairo

Indian shooter Aishwary Tomar delivered an outstanding performance at the ISSF World Championships in Cairo. He equalled the world record in qualification before securing the silver medal in a nail-biting final. Meanwhile, Samrat Rana made history by winning India's first-ever gold in the men's 10m air pistol event. These achievements highlight India's growing dominance in international shooting sports.

Key Points: Aishwary Tomar Wins Silver Equals World Record ISSF Championships

  • Aishwary Tomar shot 466.9 in tense final, narrowly missing gold by 0.2 points
  • Equalled world record in qualification with impressive 597-40x score
  • Niraj Kumar finished fifth, showing India's depth in rifle shooting
  • Samrat Rana won India's first-ever 10m air pistol gold with clutch final shot
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ISSF World Championships: Aishwary Tomar equals world record to win silver in men's 50m rifle 3P

Indian shooter Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar equals world record, wins silver in 50m rifle 3P at ISSF World Championships, while Samrat Rana claims historic gold.

"He needed a 10.3 or higher on the last shot to clinch gold — and delivered with a 10.6. - Article"

Cairo, Nov 11

Olympian Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar continued his stellar form on the international stage, clinching the silver medal in the men's 50m rifle 3 positions event at the ISSF World Championships in Cairo on Tuesday.

The 24-year-old, who has been one of India's most consistent rifle shooters in recent years, shot 466.9 in a tense final to finish second behind China's Yukun Liu (467.1). France's Romain Aufrere took the bronze with 454.8, while India's Niraj Kumar also put up a strong performance, finishing fifth with 432.6.

Earlier in the day, Aishwary had already made headlines by equalling the world record in qualification, shooting 597-40x to comfortably advance to the final. His compatriot Niraj also qualified with an impressive 592, underlining India's depth in rifle shooting.

Aishwary maintained his composure in a closely fought final that saw the top three separated by less than two points through most of the contest. He briefly led after the prone series before being edged out by Liu in the final few shots.

On Monday, in the men's 10m air pistol event, Samrat Rana delivered a performance for the ages to earn India's first-ever gold in the discipline at the World Championships.

Rana shot a total of 243.7, finishing 0.4 points ahead of China's Hu Kai, while Varun Tomar took the bronze with 221.7, ensuring a double podium for India.

The 21-year-old Rana's composure in the tense final was remarkable. He trailed early on but produced back-to-back 10.9s in the closing stages to seize the lead. He needed a 10.3 or higher on the last shot to clinch gold -- and delivered with a 10.6.

Rana had earlier topped the qualification with 586, followed closely by Tomar, also on 586. The duo, along with Shravan Kumar (582), combined to win the men's 10m air pistol team gold, adding to India's growing tally.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Just 0.2 points difference from gold! That's heartbreaking but also shows how competitive our shooters are. Aishwary and Niraj both making finals - our shooting program is really delivering results.
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David E
As someone who follows shooting sports globally, India's performance here is remarkable. Two medals in pistol events plus this silver in rifle - they're becoming a shooting powerhouse.
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Ananya R
While I'm happy for the medals, I wish our media gave more coverage to these achievements. Shooting deserves the same attention as cricket in our country. These athletes are bringing us glory on global stage!
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Sarah B
The mental strength required for shooting is incredible. To equal a world record and then perform under such pressure - these athletes are truly inspiring. Well done Team India!
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Vikram M
Samrat Rana's gold and Aishwary's silver - what a week for Indian shooting! The future looks bright with young talents like these. Hope they get proper support and infrastructure back home.

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