Hangzhou, July 27 -- Indian pistol aces Esha Singh and Manu Bhaker delivered a sensational double-podium finish in the Women's 25m Pistol event at the ISSF World Cup Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun in Hangzhou, China, clinching the gold and bronze medals, respectively, to extend India's stellar run at the competition.

Esha produced a commanding display in the final, registering 40 hits to seal the gold medal, while Paris 2024 double Olympic medalist Manu Bhaker fought through a tense, highly competitive field, winning a crucial shoot-off before finishing with 28 hits to secure bronze, as per a press release from the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI).

The Indian squad set the benchmark early in the qualification round. Manu Bhaker topped t...