India Finish Fifth in Pistol Team Event

Times of India · sports

India's women's 25m pistol team dropped to fifth place at the Asian Games 2026 after a strong start faltered in the rapid stage. Rahi Sarnobat's struggles contributed to the team's combined score of 1727-56x, falling short of medal contention. Despite the team's disappointment, Esha Singh qualified for the individual final by finishing eighth. Manu Bhaker placed eleventh, missing the final. This result adds to India's mixed fortunes in shooting at the Games, with both podium finishes and near-misses.