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India Shatters World Record in 10m Air Pistol!
7 Apr
Summary
- Indian duo Palak and Mukesh won gold in the 10m air pistol mixed team event.
- They set a new world record with an aggregated score of 487.7 points.
- Palak previously won gold at the 2023 Asian Games, securing an Olympic quota.
Indian shooting sensations Palak and Mukesh Nelavalli have achieved a historic feat at the ISSF World Cup in Granada. Competing in the 10m air pistol mixed team event, the dynamic duo shattered the world record on their way to claiming the gold medal.
Their combined score of 487.7 points in the final secured them the top prize. This outstanding performance also established a new junior world record for the event. The pair had demonstrated their prowess earlier in the qualification round, earning a spot in the medal match with a strong score.
Palak, an 18-year-old prodigy, has been making waves in the shooting circuit. She previously secured a gold medal in the 10m air pistol individual event at the 2023 Asian Games, where she also set an Asian Games record and earned a quota for the 2024 Paris Olympics. Mukesh Nelavalli, a junior world champion, is another rising star in Indian pistol shooting, contributing to the nation's growing success in the sport.
