Heena Sidhu wins gold in women’s pistol event at 21st Commonwealth Games 2018
Pistol shooter Heena Sidhu from India bagged gold in the women’s 25-metre pistol event at the 21st Commonwealth Games in Gold Cost, Australia on April 10, 2018. This was Sidhu’s second medal at the ongoing Games after having claimed a silver in the 10-metre air pistol event behind 16-year-old compatriot Manu Bhaker.
The other medal of the day was a Bronze which was won by para-powerlifter Sachin Chaudhary in the men’s heavyweight final. In a 10-man final, Chaudhary finished with a combined effort of 181 kg at the Carrara Sports Arena. It was India’s first medal in Para-sports at the Commonwealth Games.
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
Topics: Commonwealth Games • Heena Sidhu • Manu Bhaker • Om Prakash Mitharwal • Sachin Chaudhary • Shooting sports • Shooting sports in India • Sport shooters
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