Rahi Sarnobat strikes gold in 25m pistol event

Indian shooter Rahi Sarnobat clinched the gold medal in the women's 25-metre pistol event at the 18th Asian Games on Wednesday, producing a Games record score of 34 in the final.

Sarnobat's victory marked a significant improvement on her performance at the 2014 Asian Games, where she had won the bronze medal in the same event.

The Indian shooter maintained her composure in a demanding final to finish at the top of the field and secure another gold for India in shooting.

Her record-breaking performance added to India's strong showing in shooting at the Asian Games and underlined Sarnobat's ability to deliver on the biggest international stage.

The gold also represented a notable progression in her Asian Games journey, turning her bronze from four years earlier into the top prize in Palembang.