Indian shooters Manish Narwal and Rubina Francis have won gold in 10 meter P6 air pistol mixed team event, the third for India at the ongoing Para-shooting World Cup in Chateauroux, France last evening.

The Duo of Narwal and Francis outscored Chinese pair of Yang Chao and Min Li 17-11.

Led by the Paralympic gold medallist Narwal, the Indian pair totalled 274.3 with Narwal getting 138.7 in the final six shots.

The Indian duo also created a new world record in the qualification stage with a score of 565 to enter the final at the top position.

Today, Narwal, Singhraj Adhana, Rahul Jakhar and Akash will be in action in P4 – mixed 50 meter pistol SH1 event.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated Manish and Rubina. He said in a tweet, proud of Manish Narwal and Rubina Francis for winning Gold. The Prime Minister said, congratulations to them for this special win and Best wishes for their upcoming endeavours.