Ramita crowned 10m air rifle Jr world champ

India’s rifle shooter Ramita

India's Ramita was on Wednesday crowned world champion in the women's 10m air rifle junior event after she defeated China's Ying Shen 16-12 in a close gold medal contest at the ISSF World Championship here.

Ramita's gold and a 1-2-3 finish by the Indians in the women's 50m pistol junior competition, were the highlights for the country on the seventh competition day at the Egypt International Olympic City (EIOC) Shooting Range, taking the country's tally to 25 medals -- 10 gold, five silver and 10 bronze medals.

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They stood second behind China in the medal table. Ramita was tied 12-12 in the gold medal clash against Ying, but finished off with two strong shots of 10.8 and 10.7 to clinch the crown in the junior version of the Olympic event. She was fourth in qualification with 629.6, but topped the ranking round with a 262.8 to make it to the gold medal match against Ying, who was second in the ranking round with 262.4.

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