Indian Women’s team clinches three gold medals at FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, China
Jul 29, 2023
India opened its account at the FISU Summer World University Games with three gold medals on the opening day of the medal events in Chengdu, China today. The Indian Women’s team comprising Manu Bhaker, Yashaswini Deswal and Abhidnya Patil clinched gold in the 10m Air Pistol event, ahead of China and Iran.
Manu Bhaker also secured the gold medal in the women’s individual 10m Air Pistol with a score of 239.7 points in final. Hungary’s Fabian Sara bagged silver while Yu-Ju Chen of Chinese Taipei earned the bronze medal.
Elavenil Valarivan topped the charts to secure India’s third gold with an overall score of 252.5, pipping USA’s Mary Tucker by 2.1 points in the 10m Air Rifle. India currently leads the gold medal charts with China ranked second with two golds and five medals overall.