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Elavenil Secures Second Silver, Doubles India's Medal Haul
Indian shooter Elavenil Valarivan claimed her second silver medal of the championships in the 10m air rifle event. She finished behind Japan's Hinata Taichi, who set an Asian Games record with a winning score of 253.0 points.
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Elavenil Valarivan added another medal to India's tally at the ongoing championships, securing silver in the women's 10m air rifle competition with a final score of 252.4 points. The performance marks her second podium finish at the event, doubling the nation's medal count and reinforcing India's strong showing in shooting disciplines.
Japan's Hinata Taichi claimed the top spot with an impressive 253.0 points, establishing a new Asian Games record in the process. The narrow margin between gold and silver underscored the competitive calibre of the championship field, with all three medalists demonstrating exceptional precision and consistency.
South Korea's Hyojin Ban completed the podium by securing the bronze medal. Elavenil, who holds a world championship bronze from 2025, has established herself as a consistent performer at major international competitions. Her achievement in securing multiple medals at this championship reinforces India's credentials in shooting sports and adds to the country's overall medal standing at the event.