Shooting: Khandajit, Jupiter & Kunjabihari secure gold medals
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, August 22 2024:
Naorem Khandajit, Jupiter Ashem and Pangambam Kunjabihari claimed gold medals at the 32nd All Manipur Shooting Competition 2024 on Thursday.
Naorem Khandajit shot a score of 260 to earn the top podium honour in the 25m standard pistol (NR) men's individual event.
Jupiter Ashem finished second with 250 points and Lanchenba Nongthombam scored 249 points to settle for the bronze medal.
Jupiter Ashem (250 pts) outscored Leihaothabam Rishiraj Sharma (242) to clinch the 25m standard pistol (NR) junior men's title, with Phurailatpam Rahul Sharma (239) taking the bronze.
Pangambam Kunjabihari won the gold medal in the 25m standard pistol (NR) master men's event after scoring 248 points.
Pheiroijam Khamba Singh secured the second spot with 246 points and Shamurailatpam Brojen Sharma completed the top three with 245 points.