Manish Narwal, India’s shooting sensation, added another medal to his Paralympic tally, securing a silver in the 10m air pistol SH1 event at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games on Thursday. This achievement comes on the heels of his gold medal triumph in the mixed 50m pistol event in Tokyo.
Narwal’s journey to the podium was a testament to his unwavering determination and precision. Throughout the competition, he maintained a consistent presence among the top contenders. However, it was in the final six shots that his momentum seemed to falter.
Despite shooting above 10 only once, with a score of 10.1, Narwal’s performance in the gold shootout proved crucial. His scores of 8.9 and 9.9 ultimately placed him behind Korea’s Jeongdu Jo, who delivered an exceptional 10.8 under pressure, followed by an 8.7 to secure the gold medal.
China’s Yang Chao finished third, earning the bronze medal. Narwal’s silver medal adds to India’s impressive medal count at the Paris Paralympics, further solidifying the country’s status as a rising force in Paralympic shooting.
