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Manu Bhaker Misses Out on Asian Games Medal, Esha Singh Keeps India's Hopes Alive
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Moneycontrol•28-09-2026, 10:49
Manu Bhaker Misses Out on Asian Games Medal, Esha Singh Keeps India's Hopes Alive
- •Two-time Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker failed to qualify for the 25m air-pistol final at the Asian Games, returning empty-handed.
- •Bhaker finished 11th with a score of 579, marking a forgettable multi-discipline campaign after also finishing fifth in the 10m air pistol event.
- •Esha Singh advanced to the final-eight, keeping India's medal hopes alive in the event.
- •India's team medal contention was dashed after Rahi Sarnobat's crucial missed shot, leading to her finishing 30th with a score of 568.
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Manu Bhaker finished 11th in the 25m air-pistol event with a score of 579, failing to qualify for the final and returning empty-handed from the competition.
Manu Bhaker flopped in the women's 10m air pistol event earlier in the competition, finishing in fifth place.
India missed out on a podium finish in the team event after Rahi Sarnobat missed a shot at a crucial juncture and scored a disastrous 39 in the fourth series, ultimately finishing 30th with a score of 568.
