Rubina Francis Secures Bronze in Women’s 10m Air Pistol SH1 at Paralympic Games

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Indian shooter Rubina Francis won the bronze medal in the women’s 10-meter air pistol SH1 final at the 17th Summer Paralympic Games.

An Overview of the News

• Rubina secured a total score of 211.1 in the final, earning her a third-place finish.

Stage 1 Performance

• Rubina had a strong start in Stage 1, scoring 97.6 points and holding the second position.

Stage 2 and Final Elimination Round

• Despite a shaky start in Stage 2, Rubina managed to stay in the medal race.

• In the final elimination round, Rubina outperformed Turkey’s Ayşegül Pehlivanlar with crucial shots, including a 9.5 and a 9.8, securing her bronze medal.

India’s Shooting Medals at the Paralympics

• India has won four medals in shooting at the ongoing Paralympic Games:

  • Gold: Avani Lekhara in women’s 10m air rifle SH1.

  • Bronze: Mona Agarwal in women’s 10m air rifle SH1.

  • Silver: Manish Narwal in men’s 10-meter air pistol SH1 with a score of 234.9.

  • Bronze: Rubina Francis in women’s 10-meter air pistol SH1.

Paris 2024: Summer Paralympics

• The 2024 Summer Paralympics, also known as the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, is the 17th edition of the Summer Paralympic Games.

• These games are governed by the International Paralympic Committee.

• The event is being held in Paris, France, from 28 August to 8 September 2024.

• This is the first time Paris is hosting the Summer Paralympics.

• It is the second time France is hosting the Paralympic Games, with the first being the 1992 Winter Paralympics in Tignes and Albertville.