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Manish Narwal, the reigning Paralympic champion in the mixed 50m pistol event, added another medal to his collection at the Paris Paralympics, securing a silver in the 10m air pistol SH1 event on Friday. The Indian shooter put up a valiant fight but ultimately fell short of gold, finishing second to Korea's Jeongdu Jo. China's Yang Chao secured the bronze medal.
Narwal, who was consistently in contention for the top spot, seemed to lose momentum in the final six shots. His scores fluctuated, with only one shot above 10 (10.1), and he registered scores of 8.9 and 9.9 in the crucial gold shootout. In contrast, Jo showcased incredible composure under pressure, firing an impressive 10.8 followed by an 8.7, enough to clinch the gold medal.
Narwal's silver medal marks India's fourth medal at the Paris Paralympics. The country had a strong start to the Games, with Avani Lekhara securing her second consecutive gold medal in the 10m air rifle event. Mona Agarwal also won a bronze medal in the same event, giving India a double podium finish. Adding to India's success, Preethi Pal created history by winning India's first-ever track medal at the Paralympics, a bronze in the women's 100m T35 event.
Narwal's performance is a testament to his talent and dedication. He has consistently performed at the highest level, proving himself to be one of the world's best shooters. Despite falling short of gold this time, Narwal's silver medal is a significant achievement and a source of pride for India. His journey serves as an inspiration to aspiring athletes, highlighting the importance of perseverance and hard work in achieving sporting excellence.
Source: Manish Narwal wins India's fourth medal at Paris Paralympics, shoots silver in air pistol