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Center Owned by Deccan Chronicle HoldingsJaypal Malviya Wins Silver, Secures India's First 2028 LA Olympics Shooting Quota
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Shooter Jaypal Malviya, a farmer from Chhindwara and a late starter, captured a silver medal in the 10‑meter air pistol at the ISSF World Championships, his second major international competition. Competing on Thursday, he qualified for the eight‑man final in third place, shot 242.2, and finished second, securing India’s first shooting quota for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. His performance, described as that of a seasoned campaigner, gave India its inaugural Olympic slot in the sport for the upcoming LA28 Games.
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Malviya shot 242.2 in the eight-man final to finish second and earn the coveted first Los Angeles Olympics quota for the country.