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Shooters continue golden touch as India keep 2nd spot

By The Assam Tribune

NEW DELHI, Oct 6 (PTI) - India continued to dominate at the shooting range where they garnered three gold and two silver medals on the third day of competitions at the Commonwealth Games today.

Shooting gold medals were won by Gagan Narang, at the expense of Olympic champion and teammate Abhinav Bindra, and pistol shooters Omkar Singh and Anisa Sayyed, while two silver medals were brought home by Sarnobat Rahi, who finished second behind Anisa, and double trap duo of Ronjan Sondhi and Asher Noria.

There was a fourth gold for the host country earned through the effort of woman lifter Renu Bala Chanu in the 58 kg class as India's tally went up by six medals to help them remain in second spot behind table-topper Australia.

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