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Xtra Time Web Desk: The SH1 shooting category includes athletes with limited movement in their arms, lower body, or those with limb absence. The 22-year-old had a rough start on the day as the first 10 shots in Stage 1 saw him get 5 10+ scores and he remained outside medal contention at that point. Manish would then flip a switch once the Stage 2 started, as he scored 3 10+ scores in the next 4 shots.

The 22-year-old seemed to find his rhythm at the right time and went past the Olympic record holder and China's Chao Yang to move to the top spot as the Indian fans were rightfully excited. However, Manish only had one 10+ score in the last 8 shots, which allowed Korea's Jo to take the lead away from the Indian shooter and build a big gap.

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Ultimately, Manish had to finish with a silver after a top performance on the day as he brought home India's 3rd shooting medal and 4th one in total at the Paris Paralympics. Manish, 22, showcased incredible composure as he sported a smile when he missed his perfect shots in the last two series.

Despite facing a congenital impairment in his right hand and coming from a modest background, Manish's passion for shooting was ignited in 2016 when his family took him to a local shooting range. Instantly drawn to the sport, he began frequenting the range regularly. Initially unaware of the Paralympics, Manish simply enjoyed competing with fellow athletes.

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Manish Narwal wins silver medal in the Men's 10m Air Pistol SH1 Final with a score of 234.9 ????#Paris2024 #Cheer4Bharat #Paralympics2024 #ParaShooting@mansukhmandviya @MIB_India @PIB_India @IndiaSports @ParalympicIndia @PCI_IN_Official @Media_SAI… pic.twitter.com/tdWTGStMpA

— Doordarshan Sports (@ddsportschannel) August 30, 2024

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His talent was soon recognized by coach Jai Prakash Nautiyal, under whose guidance Manish made his international debut at the 2017 Bangkok World Cup. There, he clinched the gold medal in the P1 - 10m Air Pistol SH1 event and set a Junior World Record in both qualification and finals. Continuing to excel under the mentorship of High Performance Coach Jai Prakash Nautiyal and National Coach Subhash Rana, Manish Narwal accumulated numerous medals at various championships and world cups, solidifying his status as a star para shooter. A Paralympic and Asian Games gold medalist, Manish also secured a bronze at the 2022 Asian Para Games.