New Delhi, Sept. 28 -- Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Monday congratulated Indian shooter Esha Singh for winning the silver medal in the women's 25m pistol individual event at the Asian Games 2026.

"Heartiest congratulations to Esha Singh on winning the Silver Medal in the Women's 25m Pistol Individual event at the #AsianGames2026," Mandaviya wrote on X.

Esha secured the silver after a dramatic series of shoot-offs against China's Xiao Jiaruixian in the final. The Indian finished with 38 points, level with Xiao, who eventually clinched gold after the second shoot-off. North Korea's Kim Hyon Suk won the bronze with 34 points.

Esha made a strong start to the final, hitting all five targets in the opening series before registe...