Lakshay Sheoran and Bhavya Tripathi Advance to National Shooting Finals

Defending champions Lakshay Sheoran and Bhavya Tripathi have advanced to the finals in the men's and women's trap categories of the National Shooting Championship. Both topped their qualifying rounds, with Lakshay overcoming a shoot-off against Prithviraj Tondaiman. The finals promise a competitive showdown on Thursday.

Defending champions Lakshay Sheoran of Haryana and Bhavya Tripathi of Delhi secured their positions in the finals for men's and women's trap categories at the National Shooting Championship Competitions, held on Wednesday.

Lakshay showcased remarkable performance topping the 92-strong men's qualification field. Meanwhile, Bhavya secured the fifth spot in her qualification.

Thursday's finals will feature the top six qualifiers, including Lakshay, who outperformed veteran Prithviraj Tondaiman in a 16-shot shoot-off. Joining them are Zoravar Singh Sandhu and Shardul Vihan. In the women's section, Rajeshwari Kumari led the finalists, with Bhavya, Sabeera Haris, and Shreshtha Sisodiya rounding out the competitors.

(With inputs from agencies.)