Asian Games: Pranab Mukherjee congratulates Indian shooters
In his message, Mukherjee said: "I would like to extend my congratulations for keeping the country’s flag flying high. My best wishes to you for all future endeavours."
Rai won the men's 50 metre pistol gold in the Asian Games here on Saturday.
China's Wei Pang won the silver while the bronze medal went to Vietnam's Hoang Phuong Nguyen.
In the women 10m Air Pistol Finals, India's Shweta Chaudhry won the first medal for the country as she clinched the bronze on Saturday.
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