Published on 05 Apr 2013
India’s Rahi Sarnobat beat the two home shooters Kim Kyeongae and Kim Jangmit to win today’s 25m Pistol Women event at the 2013 ISSF Rifle and Pistol World Cup in Changwon, Korea.
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.