The 2011 Commonwealth Youth Games Champion Rahi Sarnobat had never won an ISSF Final before. Her best placement so far had been a third place, gained at the 2011 ISSF World Cup in Fort Benning.
Today, she made it to the final in fourth place after the qualification. Then, she secured a spot in the Gold medal match by placing in second at the semi-final, where she scored 15 points.
In the Gold medal match, the 22-year old Indian shooter met the home shooter Kim Kyeongae, and beat her 8 to 6 points, claiming the Gold and leaving her opponent the Silver.
“It feels great to win this Gold medal. I had finished on the podium before, but I was not satisfied. I have been chasing this victory since long time!” Sarnobat said.
“Shooting is more and more popular, in India. When I started, years ago, it was just a game. Now I have turned into a professional, and I want to keep on shooting. I will participate in all ISSF World Cups next year, trying to secure a spot in the 2016 Olympic team.” She added.