Lajja Gauswami wins bronze in Women’s rifle

Glasgow: Lajja Gauswami wins a bronze in women’s 50m rifle 3 positions as India ended their spectacular shooting campaign on a high at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on Tuesday.

With the bronze from Gauswami, India made a rich haul of 17 — four gold, nine silver and four bronze medals.

England bagged 15 medals (5, 2, 8) while Australia got eight (6, 0, 2).

Gauswami later said she was not happy with the result though she will learn from the experience.

“I’m not happy with my result, but it’s all a good experience. It was very windy and very difficult. I also had so much pressure my heart was beating so fast. But thanks to my coach, he was saying to stay calm and relax,” she said.

Asked about India’s success in shooting over the years, she said, “There is so much government support with the coaches and training. Even my home state of Gujarat supports me a lot.”