The Indian men's team comprising of Kynan Chenai, Zoravar Singh Sandhu and Prithviraj Tondaiman has claimed gold in the Trap event on Sunday to continue India's fantastic run in shooting so far in the Asian Games.India were able to fend off competition from Kuwait and China to secure the top spot on the podium to take the tally in shooting to 21 medals with 7 gold, 9 silver and 5 bronze. In addition to the gold medal win Chenai and Sandhu have also qualified for the individual final as well.The Indian trio secured 361 points in total as compared to Kuwait's 352 and China's 346.
Asian Games: Daris-Zoravar-Prithviraj wins gold in men's trap event
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Earlier, India had won the silver medal in the women's trap team event in shooting. The trio of Rajeshwari Kumari, Manisha Keer and Preeti Rajak finished second with 337 points, behind China.
Asian Games: Manisha-Preeti-Rajeshwari wins silver in women's trap event
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Indian shooters delivered an impressive performance, contributing significantly to the country's medal tally.The tally of 21 medals is India's best-ever performance in shooting in Asian Games history.This was India's best-ever performance in shooting at the Asian Games.
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