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Manish Narwal and Rubina Francis of India won the 10m P6 – Air Pistol Mixed Team event, bringing home the third gold medal at the ongoing Chateauroux 2022 Para Shooting World Cup in France.
Narwal and Francis, who qualified first with a World Record qualifying score of 565, defeated the Chinese pair of Yang Chao and Min Li 17-11 in the final.
The Indian pair totaled 274.3 points, led by Paralympic gold medalist Narwal, with Narwal scoring 138.7 points in the final six shots. If Narwal had a pattern of 10s and 9s, Francis matched him with 9s, a few 8s, and a 10.
China’s Chao led the way with four 10s, but Min faltered in crucial moments.
“It’s raining medals … another Gold for India … para shooters are in great form. Heartiest congratulations. Absolutely elated with the news,” tweeted Paralympic Committee of India President Deepa Malik after the third medal.
Paralympic champion Avani Lekhara and Sriharsha Devaraddi Ramakrishna won gold medals in rifle events on the first day.
Narwal, Singhraj, Rahul Jakhar, and Akash will compete in the P4 – Mixed 50m Pistol SH1 event on Thursday.
Source:OCN
