Paris: India's skeet mixed team, comprising Anant Jeet Singh Naruka and Maheshwari Chauhan, advanced to the bronze medal match here on Monday.
The dynamic duo delivered an impressive performance in the qualification round, scoring 146 out of 150.
Maheshwari Chauhan showcased her exceptional skills, particularly in the final two rounds, where she achieved a flawless 50 out of 50. Her partner, Naruka, also performed consistently, with scores of 25, 23, and 24 across the three rounds.
The Indian team will now face the People’s Republic of China in the highly anticipated bronze medal match at Chateauroux. This match promises to be a tough contest, as both teams have shown remarkable skill and precision.
In the gold medal match, Italy's Gabriele Rossetti and Diana Bacosi, who equaled the world qualification record with a score of 149 out of 150, will compete against the American duo of Vincent Hancock and Austen Jewell Smith.
Hancock and Smith, already medallists at Paris 2024, will be formidable opponents for the Italians.
As India vies for the bronze, fans across the country are eagerly awaiting the outcome. The team's impressive journey so far has already won them many admirers, and a podium finish would be a fitting reward for their hard work and dedication.