Second medal for India, Elavenil wins silver in women’s 10m air rifle at Asiad 2026
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At the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, Indian shooter Elavenil Valarivan won the silver medal in the women's 10-meter air rifle final with a score of 252.4 points, narrowly missing the gold which went to Japan's Taichi Hinata with 253.0 points. South Korea's Ban Hyojin secured the bronze medal in the event.
This performance marked India's second medal at the games and served as the opening of the Indian shooting campaign. Elavenil's individual success followed her contribution to the team event, where she teamed up with Sonam Maskar and Vidarsa Vinod to claim team silver. Both Elavenil and Sonam also advanced to the individual final round.
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Same story, different emphasis — here's what each outlet chose to lead with.
Times of India (IN)Focuses on the individual achievement and narrow miss for the gold medal.
Times of India (IN)Highlights the broader team context and opening of the shooting campaign.
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