Sanjeev shot a new Commonwealth Games record of 454.5 in the finals to clinch India’s 19th gold medal at the Belmont Shooting Centre in Gold Coast.
The five-time world champion thrashed Northern Ireland’s 21-year-old Kristina O’Hara in an unanimous points decision in the finals of the women’s 48kg boxing category.
Bajrang showcased a superlative performance as he thrashed Wales’ Kane Charig by technical superiority in the summit showdown to clinch India’s 17th gold medal at the Games in style.
Anish broke the Commonwealth Games record with a score of 30 to win the final and became the youngest athlete of the country to bag the gold at the prestigious quadrennial event.
Tejaswini broke a Commonwealth Games record with a best score of 457.9. On the other hand, Anjum finished second with a score of 455.7.
Babita, who claimed a silver in the 2010 edition before a gold in Glasgow, failed to break through her rival’s defences, going down 2-5 in the contest.
Mitharwal, who also picked up the bronze in the men’s 10m air pistol final, registered a score of 201.1 to finish at the third spot of the men’s 50m pistol event.
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