Asian Games: Anant Jeet Singh Naruka claims silver medal in men’s skeet | Asian Games 2023 News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Indian shooter Anant Jeet Singh Naruka secured the silver medal in the men’s skeet event at the Asian Games, adding to his previous team gold medal alongside Angad Vir Singh Bajwa and Gurjoat Khangura.
Naruka delivered an exceptional performance throughout the event, displaying remarkable accuracy and consistency.
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Naruka appeared poised to capture the gold medal, having not missed a single shot until the final crucial stages of the competition. In his final round, Naruka shot a perfect 10/10, concluding his event with an impressive score of 58/60.

However, despite his outstanding performance, it was not enough to claim the gold. Kuwait’s Abdullah Alrashidi managed to equal the world record with a flawless 60/60 score, securing the top position on the podium.
Nasser Al-Attiya of Qatar earned the bronze medal with a total score of 46.
Earlier in the day, the Indian trio of Naruka, Bajwa, and Khangura collaborated to accumulate a total of 355 points, securing the team bronze medal. China, the host nation, secured the gold medal, while Qatar claimed the silver.
Unfortunately, the Indian women’s team faced disappointment in the shotgun skeet event, finishing in fourth place behind Kazakhstan, China, and Thailand.
(With PTI inputs)