Asian Games: India's Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar says never thought would win two medals after winning bronze

India's Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar who has won bronze medal in individual men's 10m air rifle event at Asian Games, says he never dreamt of winning two medals on the same day. Aishwary shot 22.8.8 and finished third in the podium after a shoot-off for the third spot with compatriot Rudrankksh Patil.

Hyderabad:India's Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar has won bronze medal in individual men's 10m air rifle event at Asian Games. Aishwary shot 22.8.8 and emerged victorious in a shoot-off for the third spot with compatriot Rudrankksh Patil.

After winning the medal, he said that he never thought that he would win two medals in a single day. "This is not just a gold medal but it is also our world record so it is very special."

We're very happy that we won the gold medal in the team event and created a new world record in the Asian Games, Aishwary said adding, "It is a proud moment for an athlete when the national anthem is played and there is no substitute for it."

Aishwary who stood at fifth with 631.6 in the qualifiers. He had a series of 104.1, 105.5, 105.3, 105.7, 105.7 and 105.3 in qualification.

Aishwary's individual bronze -- India's fourth in shooting so far -- came in the event after a third-place shoot-off with compatriot Rudrankksh, who finished fourth.

In the intense battle, 10m Air Rifle finals at the Games, Aishwary showcased remarkable skill and determination, securing a well-deserved bronze, the Sports Authority of India said in a short congratulatory message posted in its social media handle.

It also sent out a special shoutout to Rudrankksh, who played exceptionally well in the same event to stand 4th.

Both are Target Olympics Podium Scheme (TOPS) athletes and their combined efforts have made the country proud! It said.

Anurag Thakur, Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting and Youth Affairs & Sports, called Aishwary 'sensational'.

He saluted the 22-year-old Olympian for finishing third in the podium with a marksmaship of 228.8. He lauded the Olympian for delivering awe-inspiring shots, as precise as he could be on the shooting range.

The calm and composed TOPS shooter has been consistently making waves in both the junior and senior levels, setting new benchmarks and earning coveted laurels for the nation, Anurag said.

Fantastic effort from our Champion! He wrote in an X post.

In the history of the Asian Games, India has secured 32 medals in tennis, nine gold medals, six silver medals and 17 bronze medals.