Dynamite News CWG 2018: Shreyasi Singh shoots gold in double trap
Sheryasi has secured the top honours after edging past Emma Cox of Australia in a shoot-off with a score of 96+ 2.
Gold Coast: Continuing India's medal rush at the ongoing 21st Commonwealth Games, shooter Shreyasi Singh clinched the country's first gold medal on the seventh day in the women's double trap final here at the Belmont Shotgun Range on Wednesday.
The 26-year-old secured the top honours after edging past Emma Cox of Australia in a shoot-off with a score of 96+ 2. The two opponents were tied on 96 before the Indian shot one more to claim the gold.
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While Shreyasi achieved the total after shooting 24, 25, 22 and 25 in four rounds, the Australian registered the same with the scores of 23, 28, 27 and 18.
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Meanwhile, Linda Pearson of Scotland settled for a bronze medal after a total of 87. (ANI)