Shrishti Arora bags bronze in women's 10m air pistol SH1 event at Asian Para Games

India's Shrishti Arora won bronze in the women's 10m air pistol SH1 event at the Asian Para Games on Tuesday, adding another medal to India's shooting tally.Shrishti scored 214.7 points in the eight-shooter final to secure third place. Iran's Faezeh Ahmadi won gold with 237.3 points, while her compatriot Sareh Javanmardi took silver with 237.0 points. The two Iranian shooters had a close fight for the top spot.The other Indian in the final, Sumedha Pathak, was the first shooter to be eliminated. She finished with a score of 111.4.India's fourth shooting medalShrishti's bronze was India's fourth shooting medal at the Games.Earlier on Tuesday, Manish Narwal won silver in the men's 10m air pistol SH1 event. He also secured a quota place for the 2028 Los Angeles Paralympics.On Monday, India had started its shooting medal campaign with a one-two finish in the women's 10m air rifle SH1 event. Mona Agarwal won gold, while Avani Lekhara took silver.What is the SH1 category?The SH1 category is for para shooters with lower-limb or upper-limb impairments who can hold their firearm without assistance. These athletes do not need a shooting stand to support the weight of their firearm.Stay updated with the latest Asian Games 2026 news, check the Asian Games medal tally and complete Asian Games schedule.Get the latest Sports News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.