Chandela claims gold with world record

DN Bureau

India's Apurvi Chandela shattered the world record on her way to the gold medal in women's 10m air rifle event at the ISSF World Cup here Saturday.

Apurvi Chandela
Apurvi Chandela


New Delhi: India's Apurvi Chandela shattered the world record on her way to the gold medal in women's 10m air rifle event at the ISSF World Cup here Saturday.

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The Indian shot an astonishing 252.9 to win the top prize on day one of the competitions at the Dr Karni Singh Shooting Range. 

Apurvi Chandela

China's Ruozhu Zhao bagged silver with 251.8, while another Chinese Xu Hong (230.4) finished the tournament's first final with a bronze.

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Such was Chandela's dominance in the eight-women final that she finished the event a staggering 1.1 points ahead of the silver medallist.

 Chandela Shatters World Record In Women's 10m Air Rifle, Wins Gold Medal

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Chandela, who had secured a Tokyo Olympic quota in the last World Championships, was fourth in the qualifications with 629.3. (PTI)










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