Daily Current Affairs / Manu Bhaker and Simranpreet Brar Win Gold at National Shooting Championships
Category : Sports Published on: December 19 2025
India’s women pistol shooters impressed at the 68th National Shooting Championship in New Delhi, with Manu Bhaker and Simranpreet Kaur Brar claiming gold medals in their respective categories. Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker dominated the senior women’s 25m sports pistol event, while Simranpreet Brar topped the junior women’s final. Held at the Dr Karni Singh Shooting Range, the results highlight India’s strong depth and emerging talent in women’s shooting.
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