India’s Varun Tomar in motion at the Asian Olympic Qualifiers in Jakarta on January 8. Photo: X/@OfficialNRAI
Indian shooters secured a gold medal in the men’s 10m air pistol team occasion to make a vivid begin to their marketing campaign at the Asian Olympic Qualifiers in Jakarta on January 8.
The Indian team of Varun Tomar (586), Arjun Singh Cheema (579) and Ujjawal Malik (575) produced a complete of 1740 to complete at the highest, whereas Iran and Korea claimed the silver and bronze medals respectively.
Varun and Arjun have additionally made it to the person finals.
A complete of 16 quota locations for the Paris Olympics can be found at the continental showpiece. The 10m air pistol occasions for women and men have 4 quotas on supply with a most of three for the Indian shooters.
Esha Singh, Rhythm Sangwan and Surbhi Rao then shoulder Indian hopes in the ladies’s 10m air pistol, the place India have nonetheless to win a Paris quota.
As many as 385 athletes from 26 nations will take intention at the Senayan Shooting Range in Jakarta for 256 medals (84 gold, 84 silver and 88 bronze medals), in addition to the Paris quotas.
India have already gained 13 Olympic quota locations in capturing throughout rifle, pistol and shotgun disciplines. While all quota locations in rifle have been secured, a complete of three quotas have been gained in pistol.
