The Indian shooter wasted no time establishing herself at the front of the field. She opened with five hits in the first series and never relinquished the lead, steadily extending her advantage as the eliminations progressed. By the closing stages, Singh had built an unassailable margin, sealing the gold medal with 40 hits.
The victory marks another major achievement for the 20-year-old, who has established herself as one of India's brightest pistol talents. A multiple ISSF World Cup medallist and World Championship medallist, Singh once again demonstrated her ability to deliver under pressure on the international stage.
Behind her, Zhang Yueyue delighted the home crowd with the silver medal. After a slower start, the Chinese athlete found her rhythm midway through the final, climbing into second place and finishing with 37 hits to secure China's place on the podium.
The battle for bronze saw India's Manu Bhaker add another international medal to her illustrious career. The double bronze medallist at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games remained in contention throughout the final before finishing with 28 hits. The podium finish adds to an already remarkable résumé that includes World Championship titles, Asian Games gold medals and numerous ISSF World Cup victories.
Just outside the medals was Pak Hyon Gyong of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. Pak finished level with bronze-medallist Bhaker after the penultimate elimination stage but was edged out in the shoot-off, ending the competition in fourth place with 25 hits.
China's Xiao Jiaruixuan placed fifth with 20 hits, while Ada Claudia Korkhin of the United States finished sixth on 17.
China's Xiao Jiaruixuan placed fifth with 20 hits, while Ada Claudia Korkhin of the United States finished sixth on 17.
Olympic champion Oh Yejin of the Republic of Korea was eliminated in seventh place with 12 hits, while Tien Chia-Chen of Chinese Taipei completed the final in eighth after a shoot-off determined the first elimination.
The Women's 25m Pistol final once again showcased the depth of the international field, but on this occasion the day belonged to Esha Singh. Composed from the very first series and clinical throughout the eliminations, the Indian shooter never allowed her rivals an opportunity to challenge for the top step of the podium.
The Women's 25m Pistol final once again showcased the depth of the international field, but on this occasion the day belonged to Esha Singh. Composed from the very first series and clinical throughout the eliminations, the Indian shooter never allowed her rivals an opportunity to challenge for the top step of the podium.