Shooter Tejaswini Sawant breaks CWG record to clinch gold

DN Bureau

Tejaswini broke a Commonwealth Games record with a best score of 457.9. On the other hand, Anjum finished second with a score of 455.7.

Shooter Tejaswini Sawant
Shooter Tejaswini Sawant


Gold Coast: Indian shooters are on a roll at the ongoing Commonwealth Games and Tejaswini Sawant and Anjum Moudgil further signalled India's dominance by landing gold and silver respectively in the finals of Women's 50m Rifle 3 here on Friday.

Also, Tejaswini broke a Commonwealth Games record with a best score of 457.9. On the other hand, Anjum finished second with a score of 455.7.

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On the ninth day of the Games, the 37-year-old Tejaswini brought her years of experience into play as she shot 407.3, 417.4, 427.4, 437.4, 447.4 and 457.9 over six series in the finals to clinch her seventh Commonwealth medal.

Scotland's Seonaid Mcintosh settled for a bronze medal after posting a score of 444.6.










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