Indian Shooters Set Sights on Bronze in Paris Olympics

Indian shooters Maheshwari Chauhan and Anant Jeet Singh Naruka advanced to the bronze medal round in the skeet mixed team event at the Paris Olympics. They totaled 146 in qualifications and will compete against China. The pair delivered strong performances but missed perfect scores in later rounds.

Indian shooters Maheshwari Chauhan and Anant Jeet Singh Naruka have advanced to the bronze medal round in the skeet mixed team event at the Paris Olympics.

The duo posted a combined score of 146 in the qualification stage and is set to face China for the bronze. Initially tied for second place after the first stage with a score of 49, they were among the top contenders, sharing the spot with teams from Australia, Korea, France, and two Italian squads.

Anant Jeet Singh Naruka achieved a perfect 25/25 in the first round, while Maheshwari Chauhan scored 24/25. In the second round, Maheshwari shot a flawless 25, but Naruka's 23 brought their total to 48. The third round saw the pair aggregate another 49, maintaining their strong overall performance.

(With inputs from agencies.)