Having already contributed to India\u2019s silver in the team event earlier in the day, Elavenil came within touching distance of another medal of a different colour before Japan\u2019s Hinata Taichi produced a decisive finish to claim gold with an Asian Games record score of 253.0.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Elavenil was firmly in control for much of the final. She opened strongly and remained at the top through the early stages, posting 53.1 after the first five shots, then extended her advantage as the elimination rounds began.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
She continued to hold the lead deep into the final, with a series of strong scores keeping her ahead of a tightly packed field. Indian shooter Sonam Uttam Maskar, who had also been part of the team silver-winning combination, remained in medal contention before eventually finishing sixth.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The battle for gold went down to the final two shots. Elavenil entered the closing stages just 0.3 points ahead of Taichi. The Indian responded with a 10.4, but Taichi answered with a 10.6 to reduce the deficit.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
With only one shot remaining, Elavenil needed a strong finish to retain top spot. She managed a 10.1, but Taichi held her nerve with a 10.2, which took the Japanese shooter to 253.0 and secured the gold, while Elavenil finished on 252.4 for silver.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The battle for gold went down to the final two shots. Elavenil entered the closing stages just 0.3 points ahead of Taichi. The Indian responded with a 10.4, but Taichi answered with a 10.6 to reduce the deficit.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
With two silver medals claimed inside just over an hour, Elavenil emerged as one of India\u2019s standout performers in the shooting competition at the Asian Games.<\/p>\r\n\r\n