HIGHS AND LOWS Success stories

SHOOTERS ON TARGET

The emergence of the young brigade such as Saurabh Chaudhary (pistol), Lakshay Sheoran (trap) and Shardul Vihan (double trap) was the best thing to happen to Indian shooting in a long time.

PUNCHING TO GLORY

Amit Panghal took sweet revenge over Rio Olympics gold-medallist Hasanboy Dusmatov, who had beaten him twice before. The gold was special as it came after Vikas Krishan, the other Indian medal hope, withdrew from his semi-final due to a cut above his left eye.

SQUASHING MALAYSIA

Joshna Chinappa

stunned legendary Nicol David, the individual gold-medallist and inspired the team to a historic win over the top-ranked Malaysia. India, however, lost the final to Hong Kong and got silver.

STEADY AND STURDY BRONZE WORTH GOLD

Dushyant’s bronze medal-winning performance in single sculls inspired the rowing team to a add gold and bronze to the tally. Dehydrated and dizzy after his race, Dushyant collapsed and had to be stretchered out.

Swapna Barman, the

daughter of a bedridden rickshaw puller, created history in women’s heptathlon clinching gold with 6026 points. Not to forget Dutee Chand, who won silver in both 100 and 200m, and Jinson Johnson, who after finishing second to Manjit Singh in 800m, won gold in 1500m.