Asian Games 2023: Maharashtra CM congratulates Rudranksh Patil, Aishwary Tomar, Divyansh Panwar for winning gold medal

Divyansh Panwar, Aishwari Pratap Singh Tomar and Rudranksh Patil (Pic/Twitter@mieknathshinde)

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Monday congratulated athletes Rudranksh Patil, Aishwary Tomar and Divyansh Panwar for winning the first gold medal for rifle shooting at the Asian Games 2023.

Taking to Twitter, Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde said: "Divyansh Panwar, Aishwari Pratap Singh Tomar and Rudranksh Patil set their sights on a gold medal by topping the men's 10m air rifle team event in the men's shooting category. This is India's first gold in this tournament. Heartiest congratulations to Divyansh Panwar, Aishwari Pratap Singh Tomar and Rudranksh Patil and best wishes for their future achievements in shooting sports."

India has won their first gold medal in rifle shooting at the Asian Games 2023. Rudranksh Patil, Aishwary Tomar and Divyansh Panwar won in the 10-metre Air Rifle Team event.

Ramita Jindal earlier emerged victorious with two medals in the 10m air rifle competition at the current Asian Games. The accomplished Indian shooter expressed her delight at securing this double triumph and eagerly anticipates a gold medal in the mixed-team event.

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Ramita spoke of her remarkable day. Although her initial aim was to pursue a gold medal, she acknowledged the valuable lessons she gained. Her sights are now set on the mixed-team event, where she aspires to claim the ultimate prize.

Ramita clinched the bronze medal in the Women's 10m Air Rifle individual event at the ongoing Asian Games 2023 in Hangzhou. Her final score was 230.1.

India's women's shooting squad, comprising Ramita Jindal, Ashi Chouksey and Mehuli Ghosh, clinched the second position in the women's 10m air rifle team competition.

Their collective score of 1886.0 secured them the coveted silver medal, marking India's inaugural medal achievement in this edition of the Games. Chinese women's rifle shooting team won the gold medal.

The Asian Games 2023 will be streamed live via SonyLiv. Viewers can see the live telecast on Sony Sports Ten 2 SD & HD and Sony Sports Ten 3 SD & HD (Hindi) TV channels.

(With inputs from ANI)