New Delhi: Esha Singh topped the women's 25m pistol qualification, while Bhaves Shekhawat topped the men's 25m rapid-fire pistol chart on the first day of the Olympic selection trials here on Friday.

Isha scored a total of 585 in her accurate and rapid-fire rounds in the women's Sport Pistol T1 qualification, leaving her two points ahead of Simranpreet Kau Brar, who finished second.

In Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range, Manu Bhakar (582) stood third while Abhidanya Patil (577) and Rith Sangwan (574) stood fourth and fifth respectively.

In the men's rapid-fire pistol, Bhavesh (580) took the top spot as he received the award for being the most consistent shooter throughout the day.

However, as evening quota holders Vijayveer Sidhu (579) and Anish (578) will feel satisfied with the day's work. But Adarsh ​​Singh (572) and Ankur Goye (564) were not as good as they expected.

All 10 shooters will be back on Saturday for the finals and will be keen to earn crucial podium points, which could be decisive in the final tally.