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Malfunctioning Match Button Costs Aishwary Asian Games Medal
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News18•25-09-2026, 18:30
Malfunctioning Match Button Costs Aishwary Asian Games Medal
- •Aishwary Pratap Singh missed an individual medal at the Asian Games due to a malfunctioning match button during the 50m rifle 3-position final.
- •The issue occurred during his prone sighters, disrupting his concentration and rhythm, leading to a lower score in that series.
- •He finished fifth, despite a strong start in the kneeling position, as Chinese Olympic gold medallists secured the top two spots.
- •Aishwary expressed disappointment, noting the malfunction cost him valuable points and a potential medal, a significant drop from his four medals at the previous Asian Games.
- •Despite the setback, Aishwary will now focus on the World Championships and securing an Olympic quota for India, emphasizing its importance for the country.
Key Questions Answered
A malfunctioning match button on his firing station disrupted his concentration and rhythm during the prone sighters stage, causing his scores to take a massive hit.
Aishwary finished fifth in the competition after being eliminated on the 32nd shot of the 35-shot final.
Yes, he won a silver medal as part of the men’s 50m Rifle 3 Positions Team alongside his Indian teammates, finishing behind gold medalists China.
