Shrishti Arora Wins Bronze Medal at Asian Para Games 2026 in Shooting Women's 10m Air Pistol SH1
Following a difficult start in the opening series, Arora fought back through the elimination rounds to finish on the podium with a score of 214.7 points.
Indian para-shooter Shrishti Arora delivered a stunning comeback to secure the bronze medal in the Women's 10m Air Pistol SH1 final at the 2026 Asian Para Games. Following a difficult start in the opening series, Arora fought back through the elimination rounds to finish on the podium with a score of 214.7 points. Manish Narwal Wins Silver Medal at Asian Para Games 2026 in Shooting P1-Men’s 10m Air Pistol SH1.
A Test of Resilience
The final tested Arora's composure from the outset. She struggled initially, posting a modest 47.4 points in the first series. However, she demonstrated immense resilience, steadying her aim as the elimination rounds progressed to secure a top-three finish.
Arora had qualified for the final in fifth place with a score of 560-8x, advancing alongside compatriot Sumedha Pathak, who topped the qualification standings. Deepthi Jeevanji Wins Gold Medal at Asian Para Games 2026 in Women’s 400m T20.
Iranian Shooters Dominate Top Spots
While Arora secured the bronze, Iranian shooters dominated the top of the leaderboard. Faezeh Ahmadi claimed the gold medal with a score of 237.3, narrowly edging out her compatriot Sareh Javanmardi, who took silver with 237.0 points.
Arora’s bronze adds to India’s growing medal tally in para-shooting at the Aichi-Nagoya Games, continuing the momentum set by earlier successes, including Mona Agarwal's gold in the women's 10m air rifle standing SH1 event
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