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Niraj Kumar Secures LA 2028 Olympics Quota with Bronze in 50m Rifle 3 Positions
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What Happened?
Niraj Kumar won bronze in the men's 50m rifle 3-positions event at the ISSF World Championships, securing India's second quota for the LA 2028 Olympics.
Key points
- Niraj Kumar secured bronze with a score of 346.5.
- India also won team bronze, missing silver by one point.
- Jaypal Malviya previously secured silver in the men's 10m air pistol event.
- Dmitrii Pimenov won gold with a world junior record score of 362.8.
- Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar finished fifth with a score of 323.7.
Key insights
- Niraj's performance may inspire future athletes in shooting sports.
- The team's success reflects the strength of India's shooting program.
- India's quota places could increase participation in the LA 2028 Olympics.
Why it matters
This achievement highlights India's growing prowess in shooting sports ahead of the LA 2028 Olympics.
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Source
India Today
