Manini shot 617.8 to finish fifth overall, but was elevated to the podium as two shooters above her \u2014 South Korea\u2019s Yelin Choi (620.1) and India\u2019s Sift Kaur Samra (617.9) \u2014 were competing in the Ranking Points Only (RPO) category, which does not count for medals.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The gold and silver medals went to South Korea\u2019s Hana Im (620.2) and Eunseo Lee (620.2), respectively. Manini\u2019s consistent series of 104.0, 103.8, 101.2, 103.3, 103.2, and 102.3 proved enough to secure the bronze.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
She later combined with Surabhi Bharadwaj (614.4) and Vinod Vidarsa (613.8) to tally 1846 points, earning India the team silver behind South Korea, who took gold with 1856.8 points. Kazakhstan finished third with 1828.2 points.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The women\u2019s 50m rifle prone is a non-Olympic discipline, but the result marks an important step forward in Manini\u2019s career. A 3-position shooter as well, the Jaipur athlete has long been regarded as a promising name on the domestic circuit, and this podium marks her breakthrough on the international stage.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
India also had success in the junior women\u2019s 50m rifle prone, where Prachi Gaikwad claimed silver with a score of 616.6, finishing behind South Korea\u2019s Sehee Oh (618.6). Kazakhstan\u2019s Sofya Malkina (616.3) settled for bronze.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The women\u2019s 50m rifle prone is a non-Olympic discipline, but the result marks an important step forward in Manini\u2019s career. A 3-position shooter as well, the Jaipur athlete has long been regarded as a promising name on the domestic circuit, and this podium marks her breakthrough on the international stage.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The Asian Championships conclude on Friday with the 50m Rifle Prone Women, 25m Centre Fire Pistol Men and Men Junior events on the schedule.<\/p>\r\n\r\n