Esha Goel grabs gold, Manu Bhaker settles for bronze in women's 25m pistol at ISSF World Cup

Esha Goel won gold in the women's 25m pistol event at the ISSF World Cup with 40 hits in the final.

Manu Bhaker took bronze with 28 hits after a shoot-off, securing a double-podium finish for India.

Manu Bhaker topped qualifying with 586-20x, followed by Esha Goel with 585-18x.

Esha Goel overcame pressure after her previous World Cup gold in Munich, citing familiarity with the Hangzhou range as an advantage.

Manu Bhaker said the bronze medal provides clarity and momentum for upcoming World Championships and Asian Games.