In the Commonwealth Shooting Championships in New Delhi India's medal tally soared to 48, including 23 gold as Indian shooters sparkled on the fifth day with Vijay Kumar raking in two yellow metals. Earlier, India had 13 gold but the organisers decided to include badge and pairs separately, which raised the medal tally for the hosts to 48, including 16 silver and nine bronze medals. Vijay Kumar continued his impressive form and garnered a medal each in the invidual and team event for 25 m Center Fire Pistol Badge & Pairs. He was followed by Mahender Singh and the duo then combined to give India another gold in the team event with an overall score of 1159 points. Welsh Alan Green and Steve Pengelly took the bronze medal in the individual event for the same event.