Sarabjot Singh executed a thrilling finish after a dominant performance in topping men’s air pistol in the sixth National shooting selection trials at the Dr. Karni Singh Range, Tughlakabad, on Tuesday.
The 20-year-old Sarabjot beat former national champion Dharmendra Singh Gaharwar 17-15 after having led 7-1 in the early stage of the gold match. Dharmendra fought back brilliantly to take a 11-9 lead and was on par at 13 and 15, before Sarabjot beat him 10.4 to 10.3 on the last shot.
Sarabjot had topped qualification with 586 and made it to the gold match with 255.6, nearly four points better than his rival Dharmendra. With scores being reset to zero, as per the new format in the fresh Olympic cycle, it was a lively climax for the sparse gathering.
