Haryana

• 29 Sep 2023

Manu Bhaker won Gold Medal in Rapid Pistol in Asian Games

Why In News?

Manu Bhaker of Jhajjar district of Haryana has won the gold medal in the 25m rapid pistol at the 19th Asian Games being held in Hangzhou, China on September 27, 2023.

Key Points:

• In the 25m rapid pistol event, China won the silver medal, while Korea won the bronze medal.
• The team included Manu Bhaker, Isha Singh and Rhythm Singh Sangwan. After the preseason and rapid rounds, these shooters scored a score of 1759.
• Manu topped the qualification round with a score of 590. Isha finished fifth with a score of 586. Rhythm finished seventh with 583. Manu Bhaker and Isha Singh will compete in the individual finals.
• Manu Bhaker is a second-year MA student in Public Administration at DAV College, Sector 10, Chandigarh.