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20 hours ago
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How two-time Olympic medalist Manu Bhaker missed out on glory at Munich World Cup
Manu Bhaker finished sixth in the women's 25m pistol final at the ISSF World Cup in Munich despite a strong qualification round. The two-time Olympic medalist was beaten by Chinese and Korean shooters to the podium. read more India's shooting star Manu Bhaker had a tough day at the ISSF World Cup in Munich as she fell short of winning a medal in the women's 25m pistol event. Despite reaching the final, the two-time Olympic bronze medallist couldn't make it to the podium and finished sixth. Bhaker misses podium despite strong qualification round Bhaker had a strong qualification round, scoring 290 in the 'precision' and a 298 in the 'rapid fire' stage, giving her a total of 588 and placing her fifth going into the final. However, the medal round didn't go her way as she was eliminated in the third stage with just 20 points. China's Sun Yujie won the gold medal with a final score of 38. South Korea's Oh Yejin took silver with 36 points, and her compatriot Yang Jiin claimed bronze medal with 32 points. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD It wasn't just Bhaker who missed out. In the men's 50m rifle 3-position event, seasoned shooter Chain Singh also made it to the final but could not bring home a medal. He had a good qualification round, where he scored a total of 592, placing him sixth. However, Chain Singh couldn't keep up with the pressure in the finals and was the second shooter to be eliminated, finishing in seventh place. Norway's Jon-Hermann Hegg won gold with 464.1 points, Ilia Marsov took silver with 462, and Jiri Privratsky from the Czech Republic grabbed bronze with 452. India eye redemption in upcoming events On Thursday, Olympians Arjun Babuta and Sandeep Singh will be up against Paris Games gold medallist Sheng Lihao when the men's 10m air pistol event begins. Babuta has made it to four consecutive finals since the Paris Olympics last year where he finished fourth, and the Indian's rivalry against Sheng will be keenly followed. The Chinese started the 2025 season with a gold at the Lima World Cup, where Babuta finished just 0.1 point behind to settle for silver. Sandeep Singh, who won the 10m air pistol mixed team bronze with Bhaker at the Paris Games, has also made his way back into the team. In women's 50m rifle 3-Position, all three Indians are in good form, with Sift Kaur Samra winning gold in the World Cup in Argentina, while Shriyanka Sadangi made it to the finals in the World Cup in Lima. The third Indian, Ashi Chouksey, too shot well in Lima but missed the cut by a close margin. (With agency inputs)
Time of India
a day ago
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- Time of India
ISSF World Cup: Manu Bhaker, Chain Singh reach finals, miss out on medals
Manu Bhaker in action at the Women's 25m Pistol Finals in the ISSF World Cup, Munich (Image via X/@the_bridge_in) Indian shooters Manu Bhaker and Chain Singh reached the finals of their respective events at the ISSF World Cup in Munich on Wednesday but fell short of a podium finish. Bhaker finished sixth in the 25m pistol event, while Chain Singh placed seventh in the men's 50m rifle 3-positions competition. Bhaker, a double Olympic bronze medalist, entered the 25m pistol final in fifth position with a combined score of 588. She shot 290 in precision and 298 in rapid fire rounds. In the medal round, Chinese shooter Sun Yujie claimed gold with 38 points while Korea's Oh Yejin and Yang Jiin secured silver and bronze with 36 and 32 points respectively. Bhaker was eliminated in the third round with 20 points. Fellow Indian shooters Esha Singh and Simranpreet Kaur Brar also competed in the event. Singh finished 11th with a score of 585, while Brar ended in 32nd place with 577 points. Chain Singh, an Asian Games medalist and recent bronze winner at the Buenos Aires World Cup, qualified for the 50m rifle 3-positions final in sixth place with 592 points. He scored 198 in kneeling, 199 in prone, and 195 in standing positions. Poll How do you feel about Manu Bhaker's performance in the 25m pistol event at the ISSF World Cup? Disappointed Proud of her effort In the finals, Chain Singh was the second competitor eliminated. Norway's Jon-Hermann Hegg won gold with 464.1 points, Individual Neutral Athlete Ilia Marsov took silver with 462 points, and Czech Republic's Jiri Privratsky secured bronze with 452 points. Other Indian participants in the 50m rifle 3-positions event included Paris Olympics bronze medalist Swapnil Kusale and Ankush Jadhav. Kusale scored 587 to finish 38th, while Jadhav placed 67th with 580 points. India had started the competition successfully on Tuesday with Elavenil Valarivan winning bronze in the women's 10m air rifle event. The competition continues on Thursday with Olympians Arjun Babuta and Sandeep Singh competing against Paris Games gold medalist Sheng Lihao in the men's 10m air pistol event. Babuta has reached four consecutive finals since the Paris Olympics, where he finished fourth. Bombay Sport Exchange Ep. 6: Harish Thawani on cricket's TV market and the watershed moments Babuta and Sheng Lihao recently competed at the Lima World Cup, where Sheng won gold and Babuta claimed silver, finishing just 0.1 points behind. Sandeep Singh, who won the 10m air pistol mixed team bronze with Bhaker at the Paris Games, has also returned to the team. In the women's 50m rifle 3-Position event, India's prospects look promising with Sift Kaur Samra, who won gold at the Argentina World Cup. Shriyanka Sadangi reached the finals in Lima, while Ashi Chouksey narrowly missed qualification in the same competition.
News18
a day ago
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- News18
ISSF World Cup: Manu Bhaker, Chain Singh Fall Short In Final To Miss Podium
Last Updated: Manu Bhaker and Chain Singh reached the finals of their respective events but missed podium finishes at the ISSF World Cup. Paris Olympics medallist Manu Bhaker and seasoned shooter Chain Singh both reached the finals of their respective events but missed out on podium finishes, resulting in a medal-less day for India at the ISSF World Cup on Wednesday. Double Olympic bronze medallist Bhaker secured sixth place in the 25m pistol event after qualifying for the eight-shooter final in fifth position with a combined 'precision' and 'rapid fire' score of 588. Chain Singh advanced to the final of the men's 50m rifle 3-position event following an impressive qualification round score, but finished seventh in the eight-shooter medal round. On the opening day of the competition, India earned a bronze medal through Elavenil Valarivan in the women's 10m air rifle event. Bhaker scored 290 in precision and an excellent 298 in the rapid fire round, totalling 588 going into the finals. However, the medal round did not go as planned. The winner of the Olympic bronze medals in the women's and mixed team 10m air pistol events was outperformed by Chinese and Korean shooters. China's Sun Yujie won the gold with a score of 38, while Korea's Oh Yejin and Yang Jiin claimed silver and bronze with scores of 36 and 32, respectively. Bhaker was eliminated in the third round, finishing with 20 points. Multiple Asian Games medallist Esha Singh finished 11th with a combined score of 585 and did not advance to the eight-shooter final. Another Indian competitor, Simranpreet Kaur Brar, accumulated 577 points to finish 32nd. Chain Singh shot 198 in 'kneeling' and 199 in 'prone', but a subpar 195 in 'standing' resulted in a total of 592, placing him sixth in the final. In the high-quality final, Chain Singh was the second competitor to be eliminated, finishing seventh. Norway's Jon-Hermann Hegg won the gold with a score of 464.1, while Individual Neutral Athlete Ilia Marsov took silver with 462, and the Czech Republic's Jiri Privratsky claimed bronze with 452. On Thursday, Olympians Arjun Babuta and Sandeep Singh will compete in the men's 10m air pistol event against Paris Games gold medallist Sheng Lihao. Babuta has reached four consecutive finals since the Paris Olympics last year, where he finished fourth, and his rivalry with Sheng will be closely watched. Sheng started the 2025 season with a gold medal at the Lima World Cup, where Babuta finished just 0.1 point behind, securing silver. Sandeep Singh, who won the 10m air pistol mixed team bronze with Bhaker at the Paris Games, has also rejoined the team. In the women's 50m rifle 3-Position, all three Indian competitors are in good form. Sift Kaur Samra won gold at the World Cup in Argentina, while Shriyanka Sadangi reached the final at the World Cup in Lima. The third Indian, Ashi Chouksey, also performed well in Lima but narrowly missed the final cut. First Published: June 11, 2025, 19:30 IST
BBC News
17-02-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Bhaker named BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year
Olympic shooter Manu Bhaker has been named BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year for 2024 after a global public 22-year-old was recognised for her historic achievement in becoming the first Indian woman to win two medals at a single Olympic became the first Indian woman to win an OIympic medal in shooting when she won bronze in the women's 10m air pistol in Paris. Two days later she won a second bronze - alongside Sarabjot Singh in the mixed 10m air pistol. Bhaker has previously won the BBC's ISWOTY Emerging Athlete of the Year accepting her latest award, Bhaker said: "I have had a journey of ups and downs. I hope I can inspire women, all athletes and people with big dreams."Your journey doesn't end if you are struggling. You write your own story." Her fellow shooter Avani Lekhara was presented with the BBC ISWOTY Para-sportswoman of the Year 23-year-old is the first Indian woman to win three Paralympic medals, with gold in Paris following a gold and bronze at Tokyo President Droupadi Murmu said: "I appreciate the entire team of the BBC for the praiseworthy initiative of organising BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year. "The extraordinary athletes who have been recognised through this initiative have not only excelled in their sports but have also inspired young women to pursue their dreams fearlessly."BBC director general Tim Davie, who hosted the awards ceremony, said: "Manu Bhaker's historic Olympic performance is a defining moment for Indian sports. Her journey from a promising young shooter to a record-breaking Olympian inspires athletes across the country and beyond."We are also honoured to celebrate Avani Lekhara as the Para-sportswoman of the Year. Her resilience and record-breaking success continue to pave the way for greater inclusion and excellence in Para-sports."The BBC's commitment to audiences in India makes our relationship here a special one, and we are proud to celebrate the achievements of India's incredible sportswomen." Archer Sheetal Devi won the Emerging Athlete Award after becoming India's youngest Paralympic 18-year-old added a bronze medal at the Paris Games to two golds and one silver at the 2022 Asian Para Games, and a silver at the World Para Archery Raj was given the Lifetime Achievement Award for her record 18-year captaincy of the Indian women's cricket 42, led the team from 2004 to 2022 and is the longest-serving captain in international cricket history. The Collective Newsroom produced and managed the fifth edition of BBC Jha, CEO of Collective Newsroom, said: "I am delighted to see the impact these awards have been bringing to Indian women in sports - amplifying their achievements, breaking barriers, and inspiring future generations. "These awards are not just about recognition but about creating a lasting impact on the sporting landscape of India and beyond."This year's theme - Champions' Champions - highlighted the unsung heroes who have supported and shaped medal-winning athletes. A special documentary featuring the guide runners of blind athletes is available on the BBC's six Indian language platforms as well on its English outlets.
