India breaks world record in 10m Air Rifle team event to win first Gold medal in Asian Games 2023

India has broken the world record in the 10-metre Air Rifle team event to win the first gold medal at the ongoing Asian Games 2023.

India set a new world record to clinch gold in the men’s 10 Air Rifle team event on Monday (September 25), the second day of the Asian Games 2023.

The Indian men’s 10-metre Air Rifle team comprised Divyansh Singh Panwar, Rudrankkash Balasaheb Patil and Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar.

The trio notched together a total of 1893.7 points – a new world record in the sport.

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ROWING

On the other hand, the Indian team in the men’s four rowing final grabbed bronze medal.

They clocked a time of 6:10:81 to grab the third spot.