Indian Shooting Sensations: Samrat Rana Wins Gold, Varun Tomar Bags Bronze at ISSF World Championships

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In a historic moment for Indian shooting, 20-year-old Samrat Rana clinched the men's 10m air pistol gold medal at the ISSF World Championships, making him the first Indian pistol shooter to win an Olympic discipline title. He also led the team to a gold medal, with India jumping from fifth to third in the overall standings. Samrat's impressive performance saw him score 243.7 in the final, beating China's Hu Kai, who took silver with a score of 243.3. Varun Tomar, 20, shot 221.7 to claim the bronze medal, marking a significant achievement for the young shooter from Baghpat district in Uttar Pradesh. Coached by his father since 2018, Samrat has been working towards this moment for years. He had previously won junior gold medals at the 2022 World Championships and has been a consistent performer at the senior level. Varun, who is a student of DAV College in Karnal, also showed remarkable skill, finishing second in the qualification round with an identical score to Samrat. In the women's 10m air pistol event, top Indian shooters Manu Bhaker and Esha Singh failed to win a medal, despite solid performances in the qualification round. However, India did win a team silver medal with Esha, Manu, and Suruchi Inder Singh aggregating 1740 points. The team's performance was a testament to the hard work and dedication of Indian shooters, who have been consistently improving their skills and achieving success at the international level. As the country looks forward to the upcoming Olympic Games, these young shooters are sure to be a force to be reckoned with.