Shooter Esha Singh Enters Asian Games as World Number One
· Sports · Indian Express, Sportstar
Indian shooter Esha Singh enters the upcoming Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya as the world number one in the women’s 25m pistol event. Currently ranked world number two in the 10m air pistol, the 21-year-old has secured two individual silver medals and one team gold at the previous Asian Games in Hangzhou. Her recent performance includes a 25m World Championship bronze medal, two World Cup titles, and a world record score of 43. Singh faces a competitive field in Japan, including Paris Olympic champion Oh Ye-jin of Korea and world champion Yao Qianxun of China. Her coach, Ronak Pandit, noted that while expectations are high, the focus remains on training and maintaining consistency.
Why it matters
Esha Singh’s performance at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games is a key indicator of India's standing in international shooting, with her results directly impacting the nation's medal tally in high-stakes global competition.
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