Srinjoy Datta was a class act as he defeated 14-year-old Abhinav Shaw 16-14 for the air rifle gold in the Khelo India Youth Games at the Dr. Karni Singh Range, Tughlakabad, on Wednesday.
In a gripping climax which had the spectators joyfully expressing their appreciation for every shot, the 19-year-old Srinjoy came up with 10.5 or better shots 11 out of 15 times in the gold medal match.
Equally, except for his first and last shots, Abhinav hit all 10s, but was beaten by a superior opponent whose eight of last nine shots were 10.4 or better.
