Esha Singh Secures Silver in Women’s 25m Pistol at 2026 Asian Games

President Congratulates Esha Singh On Monday, President Droupadi Murmu extended her congratulations to Indian shooter Esha Singh for clinching the silver medal in the women’s 25m pistol event at the 2026 Asian Games held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. The President took to X to commend Esha’s remarkable performance, emphasizing her skill, precision, and consistency throughout the competition. “I offer my heartfelt congratulations to Esha Singh for winning the Silver Medal in the Women’s 25m Pistol event at the Asian Games 2026. Your outstanding performance showcases great skill, precision, and consistency. This medal is a proud milestone in your sporting journey. Wishing you many more achievements ahead,” the President’s official account stated on X. A Thrilling Final Esha Singh secured the silver medal in a thrilling women’s 25m pistol final at the 2026 Asian Games, facing off against China’s Xiao Jiaruixian. Both shooters ended with 38 points, but Xiao claimed gold after a second shoot-off, while North Korea’s Kim Hyon Suk took home the bronze with 34 points. Esha started the final with a strong performance, hitting all five targets in her opening series, which gave her an early advantage. She maintained her lead with four hits in the second series after 10 shots. However, after a three-hit series, Esha fell to second place as Xiao surged ahead with 13 points. Esha quickly responded with four hits in the next series, leveling the score with Xiao at 16 points after 20 shots. After 25 shots, Esha and Xiao were tied at 20 points, with Kim also joining them at the top. Esha briefly dropped to third but then delivered a crucial five-hit series to secure her medal. ntense Shoot-offs With Xiao and Kim tied at 32 points and Esha at 31 after 40 shots, Esha needed a strong finish. She and Kim entered a shoot-off to determine the silver and bronze medals. Both shooters scored three hits in the first two shoot-off series, but Esha triumphed in the next round with three hits against Kim’s two, ensuring at least a silver medal. Esha then faced Xiao in the gold-medal shoot-off. After both shooters finished with 38 points following the regular final and the first shoot-off, a decisive five-shot contest was required. Xiao narrowly won, hitting three targets compared to Esha’s two, leaving the Indian shooter with the silver medal. India’s Medal Count This achievement marks India’s 39th medal at the ongoing Asian Games, contributing to a total of four golds, 17 silvers, and 18 bronze medals thus far.