GM Bashir makes strong start in Asian Games shooting
Pakistani shooter Ghulam Mustafa Bashir has achieved a strong start in the 25m rapid fire pistol event at the Asian Games in Japan. He finished eighth in the first stage and is expected to qualify for the finals on Thursday.
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This highlights Pakistan's participation and performance in a major international multi-sport event.
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facebook --> twitter --> whatsup --> linkded --> email MORE (3) Messenger Whatsapp --> Photo: Instagram KARACHI: Pakistan's ace-shooter Ghulam Mustafa Bashir had a solid start in his men's 25 metre rapid fire pistol event of the 20th Asian Games at the Aichi Perfecture General Shooting Gallery in Japan on Wednesday.
Competing in stage 1, the 2022 World Championship bronze medallist and Olympian Bashir finished eighth among 28 shooters with a score of 289-8x.
He will now compete in the second stage on Thursday and it is highly expected that the veteran shooter will be able to qualify for the finals also to be held on the same day.
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