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Manu Bhaker, Suruchi Inder Singh finish 5th and 6th in 10m Air Pistol
✍️ Revsportz
🗓 06 Nov 2026, 05:48 AM
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India missed out on a podium finish and an Olympic quota place as Manu Bhaker and Suruchi Inder Singh placed fifth and sixth in the women's 10m air pistol event.
In a significant setback for Indian shooting, the country failed to secure a podium position or an Olympic quota spot in the women's 10m air pistol event. The senior-junior duo of Manu Bhaker and Suruchi Inder Singh competed in the final but were unable to climb the rankings sufficiently to claim a top-three finish.
Manu Bhaker, a veteran in the sport, finished in fifth place, while her partner Suruchi Inder Singh secured the sixth position. Their performance, while respectable, fell short of the targets required to guarantee a direct qualification for the upcoming Olympic Games.
The result marks a missed opportunity for the Indian shooting contingent, which had high expectations from this pair. The absence of a quota place means the team will need to rely on other pathways or future events to secure a spot in this discipline for the Olympics.
This outcome highlights the intense competition in the 10m air pistol category, where margins are often slim. The Indian team will now focus on analyzing their performance to improve in subsequent international competitions.
Manu Bhaker, a veteran in the sport, finished in fifth place, while her partner Suruchi Inder Singh secured the sixth position. Their performance, while respectable, fell short of the targets required to guarantee a direct qualification for the upcoming Olympic Games.
The result marks a missed opportunity for the Indian shooting contingent, which had high expectations from this pair. The absence of a quota place means the team will need to rely on other pathways or future events to secure a spot in this discipline for the Olympics.
This outcome highlights the intense competition in the 10m air pistol category, where margins are often slim. The Indian team will now focus on analyzing their performance to improve in subsequent international competitions.