Asian Games 2023: Palak wins record-breaking gold, Esha gets silver in women’s 10m air pistol finals

India has received another gold in its record in the ongoing Asian Games 2023 in Hangzhou after 17-year-old Palak in the 10m air pistol women’s individual final today (September 29). Meanwhile, 18-year-old Esha Singh secured a silver medal on Friday in the same category.

Another medal in shooting at Asian Games 2023

With an individual score of 242.1 points, Palak not only won the gold medal but also established a new Asian Games record in this category, breaking China’s record from 2018.

🥇 A Brilliant Victory Unfolds! 🌟

🇮🇳's 10m Air Pistol shooter and #KheloIndiaAthlete Palak has clinched the GOLD MEDAL at #AsianGames2022, adding another glorious chapter to our nation's shooting legacy! 🥇🔫

The 17 year old has not only delivered big but surprised us all!… pic.twitter.com/KVuN6yCIGs

— SAI Media (@Media_SAI) September 29, 2023

Esha won the silver medal with 239.7 points, continuing her incredible rim as an Indian shooter with her fourth medal of these games.

A RICH MEDAL HAUL FOR ESHA SINGH🥇🥈#AsianGames2022

🇮🇳's sharpshooter @singhesha10 showcased her extraordinary talent, securing a SILVER MEDAL in the 10m Air Pistol competition! 🥈🔫

This is Esha' s 4️⃣th medal so far. Both GOLD and SILVER in the same event goes to 🇮🇳🔥 We… pic.twitter.com/pDhkO7SPBx

— SAI Media (@Media_SAI) September 29, 2023

PM Modi extends his wishes to Palak and Esha

Even, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended his congratulations to both of the Indian shooters.

Taking it to X, PM Modi said, “Another medal in Shooting at the Asian Games! Congratulations to Divya Thadigol, Esha Singh and Palak on winning a Silver Medal in the 10m Air Pistol Women’s team event. Best wishes to them for their future endeavours. Their success will motivate several upcoming sportspersons.”

Another medal in Shooting at the Asian Games!

Congratulations to Divya Thadigol, Esha Singh and Palak on winning a Silver Medal in the 10m Air Pistol Women's team event. Best wishes to them for their future endeavours. Their success will motivate several upcoming sportspersons. pic.twitter.com/clQrQMgbpE

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 29, 2023

For those who are unaware, India has now a total of 30 medals at the ongoing Asian Games 2023, with 8 gold, 11 silver and 11 bronze medals.

Earlier, the men’s trio of Swapnil Kusal, Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar and Akhil Sheoran clinched a gold medal at the 50 m rifle men’s 3P event on Friday. Team India secured the gold by getting a massive score of 1769 points. The silver medal was won by 1763 points and the bronze medal went to South Korea with 1748 points. With their score, India also broke the world record of 1761 points held by the USA since last year.

🥇 1️⃣𝙨𝙩 𝙂𝙊𝙇𝘿 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙙𝙖𝙮🔥

🇮🇳's M 50m Rifle 3Ps team, featuring the trio – Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar, @KusaleSwapnil, and Akhil Sheoran, secured the 𝙂𝙊𝙇𝘿 𝙈𝙀𝘿𝘼𝙇 today, beginning the day on a golden note! 🏆🎯

Let's shower our champions with applause and… pic.twitter.com/YxcsvLXuSG

— SAI Media (@Media_SAI) September 29, 2023

Moreover, on Friday, the shooting trio of Esha Singh, Palak and Divya Subbaraju continued India’s unstoppable run at shooting as they secured a silver medal in the women’s 10m air rifle pistol team final at the ongoing Asian Games 2023.