Anish Bhanwala clinched the silver medal in the mens 25m rapid fire pistol at the Asian Shooting Championship 2025 in Shymkent, Kazakhstan, on Wednesday. The 22-year-old Indian shooter shot 35 hits in the final to finish just one behind Chinas 20-year-old Su Lianbofan, who clinched gold with a junior world record score of 36/40. Republic of Koreas Lee Jaekyoon, who topped qualification, secured the bronze with 23 hits. This was Bhanwalas second individual medal at the Asian Championships, having won a bronze in Changwon in 2023. His consistency in major competitions, including his gold medal at the 2018 Commonwealth Games and a team bronze at the 2023 Asian Games in Hangzhou, further cement his position as a rising star in Indias shooting team. His impressive performance at this years Asian Championship not only reflects his skill but also showcases the competitive nature of rapid fire pistol events on the global stage. India had two shooters in the final. Adarsh Singh scored an impressive 585-20x to finish second in qualifying, matching Lees tally, while Anish also advanced with a fourth-place finish with 583-21x. In the final, Adarsh bowed out in fifth place after shooting 15/25 in the last series, a tough moment considering his earlier performance. Anish, who was in a strong position to challenge for the gold, fell short in the final rounds despite making a strong comeback after the fourth series. His steady shooting gave him a silver medal, and he showed his mental resilience throughout the event. In the mens 25m rapid fire pistol team standings, India (1738-58x) settled for silver behind South Korea (1748-56x), with China (1733-64x) finishing third. The Indian team, consisting of Bhanwala, Adarsh Singh, and Neeraj Kumar, put together a solid performance, though it wasnt enough to surpass the South Korean team, who edged them by just 10 points. Neeraj Kumar, who had a somewhat quieter competition, finished 18th in qualifying with a score of 570-17x, but still contributed significantly to the overall team performance. The Indian shooting squad didnt stop there, as they also bagged a silver medal in the mens 50m pistol team shooting event. Yogesh Kumar (548-6x), Amanpreet Singh (543-6x), and Ravinder Singh (542-9x) combined for 1633-21x to finish behind Islamic Republic of Iran, who clinched the gold with a score of 1652-22x. South Korea finished third with a score of 1619-18x. Indias strong showing in the 50m event, following their silver in the 25m event, highlights the depth of talent within their shooting team. Later in the day, India narrowly missed out on a podium finish in the trap mixed team event. The duo of Kynan Chenai and Aashima Ahlawat fought hard but lost to Kazakhstan 38-34 in the bronze medal match. Despite their loss, the Indian pair demonstrated grit and determination, having qualified for the medal playoff after surviving a shoot-off against South Korea's Chang Hee Jung and Seonah Cho. These performances brought Indias medal tally to 22, including nine gold, six silver, and seven bronze medals, at the 2025 Asian Shooting Championships. Manu Bhaker, another star shooter from India, had a strong presence with three bronze medals, including one in the individual womens 10m air pistol event. This diverse medal haul underscores the strength of the Indian shooting team, showcasing their versatility across different disciplines. The Indian senior shooting squad at this championship consisted of 35 members competing for medals in 15 events, while 129 junior shooters from India also participated in the competition. Their performance thus far has been exceptional, and as the championship nears its conclusion, India is poised to claim more victories in the coming days.