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Indian rifle team claims silver in 50m 3 positions event
India has secured a silver medal in the men's 50m rifle 3 positions team competition, with Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar, Niraj Kumar and Rudrankksh Patil combining for the podium finish.
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The trio delivered a strong collective performance in the three-position rifle shooting discipline, which requires competitors to fire from prone, standing and kneeling positions. Their combined score was sufficient to claim the second position on the medals table in this technically demanding event.
Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar, Niraj Kumar and Rudrankksh Patil have each established themselves as competitive shooters on the national and international stage. The team event format in 50m rifle shooting tests not only individual precision but also the consistency and cohesion of the squad across all three shooting positions.
The silver medal represents a significant achievement for Indian rifle shooting. The country has steadily built strength in precision shooting disciplines, with its competitors regularly featuring in international competitions across various rifle and pistol categories. This result underscores the continued development of India's shooting talent pool at the elite level.