Indian sharp-shooters Sonam Maskar and Himanshu Dhillon delivered a stellar performance to clinch the bronze medal in the 10m air rifle mixed team event at the ISSF World Cup in Hangzhou. With this achievement, the Indian contingent successfully wrapped up their campaign at the prestigious tournament with a total of four medals to their name.
Securing the Podium with Impressive Scores
During the event, Sonam Maskar posted an individual score of 317.2 while Himanshu Dhillon recorded 317.4, bringing their combined total to a solid 634.6 points. They finished ahead of the fellow Indian duo of Elavenil Valarivan, who scored 316.8, and Parth Rakesh Mane, who put up 317.4, accumulating a combined total of 634.2 points.
The Final Showdown and Standings
In the medal round, Sonam Maskar and Himanshu Dhillon shot a combined 441.2 points to secure the bronze medal, finishing behind teams China One and China Two. Meanwhile, the second Indian pair of Elavenil Valarivan and Parth Rakesh Mane narrowly missed the podium, finishing in the fourth position.
Concluding the Campaign in Hangzhou
The addition of this bronze medal brought India's overall tally at the Hangzhou ISSF World Cup to four medals. Over the course of the tournament, the national shooting contingent secured one gold, one silver, and two bronze medals, highlighting the country's consistent depth in international shooting sports.
