KARACHI: In a remarkable achievement, 21-year-old Pakistani sports shooter Kishmala Talat has secured the 5th position in the annual Asian Shooting rankings released by the Asian Shooting Confederation.
The rankings, unveiled at the close of the year, are a reflection of Kishmala's skill in the women's 10-metre air pistol shooting category.
With a total of 2,505 rating points, Kishmala got herself placed among the top five shooters in the category. She also stands as the highest-ranked Pakistani shooter across all categories in the 2023 rankings, marking her significant journey from not being ranked in the previous year, 2022.
Kishmala's stellar performance includes winning a bronze medal for Pakistan in the 2023 Asian Games in the women's 10m air pistol event. Her exceptional skills were also on display during the World Champions and Asian Championship, which further solidified her as a rising star in the world of sports shooting.
Additionally, Kishmala also secured the 15th position in the women's 25m air pistol category, which confirms her proficiency across different disciplines.
The next best-ranked Pakistani athlete in the Asian Shooting rankings is GM Bashir, who was in the 8th position in the men's 25m rapid-fire pistol category.
In men's skeet, Pakistan's Usman Chand claimed the 10th position, while Gulfam Joseph secured the 14th position in the men's 10m air pistol rankings.
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