Narang shoots gold in Asian Air Gun meet

The last time Gagan Narang took part in the Asian Air Gun Shooting Championships in Doha in 2007,he had picked up three bronze medals. Returning to Doha after a gap of two years,Narang on Friday won an individual gold while helping India bag the team gold as well.

“It was after a long time that I was returning to Doha. The last time,I had to satisfy myself with bronze. But now I knew I had to win this championship,” Narang told The Indian Express.

After a qualification score of 597,including a series of 99,99,100,100,100 and 99,Narang shot a final final score of 104 to total 701 and top the 24-shooter field. “I had been struggling with my equipment and trying to adjust to my new body weight. That I did well means I am adjusting to my equipment pretty well,” said Narang.

Navdeep Singh Rathore also booked a quota for next year’s Youth Olympic Games with a score of 585/600.