Zorana Arunović wins the women's 10-metre air-pistol gold medal in Taranto

Zorana Arunović won the women's 10-metre air-pistol title at the Mediterranean Games in Taranto. She scored 239.3 points in the final. This individual competition was separate from the mixed event in which she and Damir Mikec had earlier earned bronze.

The individual and mixed-team events had separate scores

She began the women's final with a new score. The bronze medal that she and Damir Mikec won in the mixed event did not carry any points into the individual competition. She had to qualify again and complete a separate series of shots. Her performance in the mixed event showed that she was already competing well in Taranto, but the individual gold depended only on the shots counted in the women's 10-metre air-pistol final.

Arunović scored 239.3 points in the individual final

The total of 239.3 points came from a complete final series rather than one decisive shot. Small changes in grip, breathing and pressure on the trigger can move the result away from the centre of the target. She therefore had to repeat the same preparation after both strong and weaker attempts. Her experience provided a familiar routine while the standings changed. The score could create pressure, but every new shot still required the same calm movement and careful release.

Accurate sight alignment is essential at ten metres

The distance to the target remained ten metres throughout the event, but each attempt required precise alignment. She had to settle the sights, control the natural movement of her hand and pull the trigger without a sudden correction. Trying to hold the pistol completely still can create extra tension. The better approach is to recognise a stable sight picture and release the shot at the right moment. She maintained that balance through the final and produced the highest total.

The final rounds allow little room for error

The final gradually reduced the number of competitors and left less time to recover from a weak shot. Arunović could not protect her position by waiting because each remaining attempt still had to be completed within the rules. When another shooter produced a high score, the correct response was to repeat a reliable routine instead of rushing. She maintained enough accuracy during the last part of the final to remain first and complete the competition with 239.3 points.

Another gold medal for Serbia

The individual title added another gold medal to Serbia's results in Taranto. She won the women's 10-metre air-pistol final with 239.3 points. Her earlier bronze with Damir Mikec came from the mixed-team event and remains a separate achievement. The two medals show that she produced strong performances in two formats during the same competition week.

International experience and a consistent shooting routine

She arrived in Taranto with extensive international experience. That experience helped her keep a familiar preparation and avoid a rushed reaction when the order changed. It did not remove the technical demands of the final. Every shot still required stable alignment, controlled breathing and careful pressure on the trigger. Her victory showed how a consistent routine can support accurate shooting through an entire final.

Arunović won the individual final

She finished the individual final in first place and received the gold medal. The result followed her earlier mixed-team bronze with Mikec, giving her two medals from separate events in Taranto. The individual title was the final and strongest result of her competition. It also added a clear achievement to Serbia's overall performance at the Mediterranean Games.

Gold followed bronze in a separate event

The individual gold completed a successful competition for Arunović in Taranto. She had already earned bronze with Mikec in the mixed event, then returned for the women's final and produced the best score. Competing again required a fresh warm-up and the same control of grip, breathing and trigger pressure. Her 239.3-point result confirmed that she maintained that technique through the last event rather than relying on the earlier medal.