Indian shooter Ramita Jindal ended seventh in the final of the 10m air rifle women's competition at the Paris Olympics 2024 on Monday.
In a heartbreaking moment for India, shooter Ramita Jindal finished seventh in the women's 10m air rifle final at the Paris Olympics 2024 on Monday. The 20-year-old athlete delivered a commendable performance in a competitive field, scoring 145.3 points in the final.
Jindal entered the final with a solid qualification round, where she secured the fifth position. Her journey in the final began with a score of 104.0 after 10 shots, which placed her in seventh place as the elimination process commenced.
10m Air Rifle Final
Ramita Jindal puts up a fighting show as she finishes 7th in the final with a score of 145.3.
Kudos to the shooter for her performance at the . pic.twitter.com/5umMWXSLxL
🇮🇳💔 𝗦𝗼 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝘆𝗲𝘁 𝘀𝗼 𝗳𝗮𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗥𝗮𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗮! Ramita Jindal misses out on possibly securing a second medal for India despite putting in a strong performance in the final of the women's 10m Air Rifle event.
🔫 A 9.7 in the last shot of the second series proved to… pic.twitter.com/MhlSHh2xcK
Despite a crucial 10.5-point shot that briefly elevated her to sixth place and saw Norwegian competitor Hegg Jeanette Duestad being eliminated, Jindal was unable to maintain her position and subsequently finished in seventh place.
This result comes after a successful qualification campaign where Jindal outperformed notable competitors, including World Championship medallist Mehuli Ghosh and Tilottama Sen, at the domestic trials.
In Sunday's qualification round, Ramita Jindal showcased impressive marksmanship, securing a spot in the women's 10m air rifle final with a fifth-place finish. The Hangzhou Asian Games bronze medallist achieved a total score of 631.5.
Ramita Jindal, a bronze medallist in the 10m air rifle event at the Hangzhou Asian Games, demonstrated resilience and skill in her Olympic debut, marking a significant achievement in her shooting career.
On Sunday, Manu Bhaker created history by becoming the first Indian woman shooter to claim an Olympic medal by clinching a bronze in the women's 10m air pistol event. This achievement opened India's account in the ongoing Paris Olympics and ended a 12-year wait for its shooters.
Despite Ramita Jindal missing out on her chance to add to India's medal tally after shooter Manu Bhaker's historic feat, several Indians took to X to commend her effort.
Here's a look at some of the reactions on the social media platform:
WELL FOUGHT, RAMITA JINDAL
What an achievement by 20-year-old Ramita at the Paris Olympics...!!!!
- She has made India proud by qualifying into the final. 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/NcUn3dNmpa
Shooting:
On one side we lost a medal in 10m air rifle women's event as Ramita Jindal crashed out of finals at 145.3 score. She fought well!
The other side, we have got Sarabjot Singh and Manu Bhaker cruising into the finals of 10m air pistol mixed team event.
🇮🇳💔 A valiant effort from Ramita Jindal!
The 20-year-old misses out on a medal for India despite a strong performance 💪
Finishes 7th in the final of the women's 10m Air Rifle event.
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🎯 Congratulations to Ramita Jindal 🇮🇳 for her outstanding 7th place finish in the Women’s 10m Air Rifle at Paris Olympics! Your dedication and skill are truly inspiring. Keep aiming high—your future is bright! 🌟👏 pic.twitter.com/67492CPPPZ
— indianshooting.com (@indianshooting)WHOLE INDIA PROUD OF YOU RAMITA JINDAL. 🇮🇳
- She's just 20 years old and she make it Final in 10m Air Rifle in this Paris Olympics and she fought really well.
- WELL PLAYED, RAMITA. 🫡 pic.twitter.com/NNy8kf0Mt1