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Bhaker Advances to Asian Games Air Pistol Final with Strong Qualifying Effort
India's Manu Bhaker secured a spot in the women's 10m air pistol final at the Asian Games 2026 after a solid qualifying round performance. The Indian marksman finished third in the qualification standings with a score of 579.
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Manu Bhaker progressed to the medal round of the women's 10m air pistol competition at the ongoing Asian Games 2026 on Wednesday, cementing her position as one of the continent's leading pistol shooters. Bhaker's qualifying score of 579 proved sufficient to secure third place in the qualification standings and earn her place in the final. The result marks another significant milestone for the Indian shooting contingent at the regional championship. Bhaker's advancement comes as India continues to field competitive teams across multiple shooting disciplines at the continental Games. The final is scheduled for the coming days, where Bhaker will look to convert her qualifying performance into a medal finish at the prestigious biennial event.