In a remarkable display of skill and composure, Radhika Narang and Ranjana Rai emerged victorious in the prestigious Race to 5 Match at the TOPGUN CUP, held at the Topgun Shooting Academy in Gurugram. Competing against the top shooters from the qualification rounds, both athletes dominated their respective rifle and pistol events, outshooting even their male counterparts.
The Race to 5 Match brought together the top six qualifiers in each category, with the format emphasizing both precision and mental fortitude. In each round, the shooter with the highest-scoring shot earned a point, and the first to reach five points claimed victory, making it a battle of both skill and mental toughness.
In the rifle category, Radhika Narang (396) delivered a stellar performance, surpassing Reena (400), Udayan Chaudhuri (389), Akshaya (379), Ashi Bharthur (374), and Divya Dhemiwal (366) to claim the title.
In the pistol category, Ranjana Rai (366) outshone her competitors, including Ayush Upadhaya (355), Rabban Singh Mehta (347), Ojasvi Narwal (349), Saara Srivastava (341), and Aryan Singh (340), to secure a well-deserved victory.
The competition took place at the Topgun Shooting Academy, Sector 50, Gurugram, a hub for nurturing shooting talent in India. The academy provided a world-class platform for these athletes to showcase their abilities and compete at the highest level.