India claims two silver medals on day 2 in Shooting at Asian Games

India yesterday claimed two silver medals in the Shooting at the 18th Asian Games being held in Indonesia. In the Men's Trap, Lakshay aimed at silver medal with an impressive 43 from 50 shots. Chinese Taipei won gold after hitting 48 out of 50. 

Earlier in the day, Shooter Deepak Kumar bagged a Silver medal. This was India's third medal in Shooting. Deepak claimed the Silver in the Men's 10-metre Air Rifle event with a score of 247.7 points. Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Deepak Kumar for his achievement. 

Mr Modi said, Deepak Kumar’s tenacity and dedication towards shooting have brought wonderful results. China took home



the Gold, while Chinese Taipei won the Bronze. The other Indian in the event, Ravi Kumar ended at the fourth spot. 

In women's 10-metre Air Rifle event, Apurvi Chandela has been eliminated in the final round after a shot of 9.8 as she finished fifth. China won the gold, Korea settled for silver while Mongolia won Bronze in the event. Ravi and Apurvi had clinched a Bronze medal in the Mixed Team category yesterday.

In Women's Trap, Seema Tomar has been eliminated as she finished sixth with just 12 out of 25 shots. China claimed Gold, Korea bagged Silver while Lebanon took Bronze in this category.