The host nation secured the 25m pistol team title with an aggregate score of 1761, powered by Esha Singh's 590, Manu Bhaker's 587, and Divya Subbaraju's 584. Both Esha and Manu also progressed to the eight-athlete individual decider, while Divya missed the cut by finishing in tenth position. A podium finish in the individual contest will grant direct Los Angeles 2028 Olympic quota places. India has already opened its quota account at the meet through Jaypal Malviya's silver medal performance in the men's 10m air pistol.
Key points
All three medalists in the upcoming individual final will secure qualification spots for…: All three medalists in the upcoming individual final will secure qualification spots for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
India enters the women's 25m pistol individual final with two viable chances to claim pod…: India enters the women's 25m pistol individual final with two viable chances to claim podium finishes and Olympic berths.
Jaypal Malviya previously earned India an Olympic quota place at the championships by win…: Jaypal Malviya previously earned India an Olympic quota place at the championships by winning silver in men's 10m air pistol.
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NEW DELHI: India enjoyed a memorable day at the ISSF World Championships on Tuesday as
Esha Singh spearheaded the country's charge to the women's 25m pistol team gold, while also qualifying for the individual final alongside double Olympic medallist
Manu Bhaker.
Esha, one of India's leading pistol shooters, topped the Indian trio in the two-day qualification round with a score of 590. Manu contributed 587 and Divya Subbaraju added 584 as India aggregated 1761 to clinch the gold medal.
South Korea finished second with 1748 to take silver, while Vietnam claimed bronze with a total of 1745.
The team triumph was complemented by Esha and Manu securing places in the individual final, giving India a double chance to fight for another medal and a quota place for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
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