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Asian Games 2026: Pincky Balhara secures Kurash bronze for India, loses 78 kg semifinal
On Monday, two-time Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker failed to qualify for the 25m air-pistol final at the Asian Games, finishing 11th in the competition.
The setback completes a disappointing campaign for Bhaker, who previously finished fifth in the 10m air pistol event earlier in the competition.
Rahi Sarnobat finished 30th with a score of 568, her disastrous 39 in the fourth series eliminating India's team medal chances.
Conversely, Esha Singh advanced to the final-eight in the 25m air-pistol event on Monday, keeping India's medal hopes alive.
While Bhaker returns empty-handed from the Asian Games, Singh continues representing India in the medal hunt for the pistol event.
A scolding from her mother relieved Esha Singh's stress, and she displayed remarkable resilience in the 25m pistol final at the Asian Games, winning the silver medal. Before the final, Esha struggled with sleep and stress, but her mother advised her to enjoy the occasion and let go of the stress and go to sleep...