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CWG 2014: Women shooters bag gold and silver for India

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ANI Glasgow

Indian shooter Apurvi Chandela got India its second gold from the shooting range winning the 10m Air Rifle event at the Commonwealth Games on Saturday as compatriot Ayonika Paul boosted the medal tally with a silver.

21-year-old Chandela reportedly led from the beginning shattering the Games Record with a score of 206.7 while Ayonika finished a creditable second with a score of 204.9.

Earlier, Nanjappa finished second in men's 10m Air Pistol to give India their third medal.

Yesterday, India had won a gold in men's 10m Air Rifle through Abhinav Bindra while Malaika Goel settled for women's 10m Air Pistol.

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First Published: Jul 26 2014 | 10:36 PM IST

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