Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar Clinches Gold in Men’s 50m Rifle 3 Positions at Asian Shooting Championship 2025.
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In August 2025, Indian shooter Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar triumphed in the men’s 50m rifle three positions (3P) event at the 16th Asian Shooting Championship in Shymkent, Kazakhstan, delivering a stellar performance and marking a significant comeback after his Olympic outing in Paris.
- Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar secured the gold medal with a total score of 462.5 in a fiercely competitive final, narrowly edging out China’s Zhao Wenyu, who scored 462.0, while Japan’s Naoya Okada claimed bronze.
- He dominated from the qualification stage itself, posting a combined score of 584 across kneeling, prone, and standing positions. His commanding lead continued throughout the final, culminating in a decisive 10.8 on the 14th shot that extended his lead beyond reach.
Main Point :- (i) This victory marked his second individual gold at the Asian Championships, following his debut title in 2023. It adds to his medal tally alongside earlier silver and bronze achievements, underscoring his consistency on the continental stage.
(ii) The win stands as a powerful comeback after his challenging Paris Olympics performance, reinforcing his stature as one of India’s leading rifle shooters and exemplifying his mental toughness and technical precision.
(iii) Tomar’s triumph contributes to India’s impressive medal haul in shooting, reinforcing its growing dominance in this discipline at the continental level. His feat has energized the national shooting narrative and inspired future talent.
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