Sarabjot wins India’s ninth gold at junior shooting World Cup

SUHL (GERMANY): Extending India’s domination at the ISSF Junior World Cup, Sarabjot Singh shot a 239.6 to bag the men’s 10m air pistol gold, country’s ninth yellow metal at the event, here Thursday.

Sarabjot’s effort meant that India swept both the men’s and women’s 10m air pistol crowns with 14-year-old Esha Singh winning the women’s event on Wednesday.

After six days of top class shooting and with one more day to go, India remain on top of the medal standings with nine gold, nine silver and four bronze for a total of 22 medals.

China, who are giving India a stiff fight, are lying second with seven gold, seven silver and six bronze for a total of 20 medals. (AGENCIES)