Category: Shooting

India’s next generation of shooters delivered a stellar performance at the ISSF Junior World Cup in New Delhi, with multiple medals across rifle and pistol events, highlighted by Himanshu’s gold medal in the men’s 10m air rifle and a podium sweep in the women’s 10m air rifle. The competitions at the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting…

The stage is set for one of the most important shooting competitions of the year. From November 6 to November 18, the 2025 ISSF World Championship will take place in Cairo, Egypt, bringing together the best rifle and pistol shooters from across the globe. For India, which has steadily risen as a powerhouse in the…

New Delhi turned into a festival of shooting brilliance as Indian juniors delivered a stellar medal rush at the ISSF Junior World Cup 2025, showcasing the depth of young talent in the country’s shooting ecosystem. From clean sweeps in rifle events to podium dominance in pistol and shotgun, India’s next generation of sharpshooters put on…

ISSF Junior World Cup 2025 in New Delhi: Nations Present, Nations Missing, and India’s Big Stage The ISSF Junior World Cup 2025, scheduled in New Delhi, India from September 24 to October 2, is set to be one of the most significant sporting events of the year for junior shooters. With the Dr. Karni Singh…

India’s shooters once again underlined their reputation as a continental powerhouse, delivering a landmark performance at the 16th Asian Shooting Championships 2025. With an unprecedented 99 medals, including 50 golds, India topped the overall medal tally, reaffirming the nation’s depth across both Olympic and non-Olympic disciplines. In the senior category, India narrowly missed out on…

A Golden Quad: India’s Historic Domination in Women’s 10m Air Pistol in 2025 The 2025 International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup season will be remembered as a defining chapter in Indian shooting history. For the first time ever, a single nation swept all four individual gold medals in the women’s 10m air pistol discipline….

The Indian tricolour soared high in Ningbo, China, as Esha Singh produced a sensational performance in the women’s 10m air pistol final at the ISSF World Cup, clinching her first-ever individual World Cup gold medal. In a tense, high-quality final, the 19-year-old shooter scored 242.6, her second-best score in an international final (her career-best being…

It was a day of mixed fortunes for India on the second day of the ISSF World Cup Rifle/Pistol at the Ningbo Olympic Sports Center in China. Samrat Rana endured heartbreak in the Men’s 10m Air Pistol (APM) qualification, missing the finals berth by the slimmest of margins on inner 10s, while Divya T.S. kept…

The fourth and final ISSF World Cup Ningbo Rifle/Pistol of the year got underway at the Ningbo Olympic Sports Center in China on Tuesday, but India’s challenge began on a subdued note. Both mixed rifle and pistol teams fell short of the medal rounds, ending the day without a podium finish. While the pistol pairs…

A 24-member Indian shooting contingent has landed in China with the task of testing itself against the best in the business as the fourth and final stage of the ISSF World Cup Rifle/Pistol season gets underway in Ningbo. The week-long competition, spread over six days, will see 320 shooters from 42 nations battle for 10…

India illuminated the 16th Asian Shooting Championships in Shymkent with a performance that will be etched in the nation’s sporting history. For the first time, India topped the overall medal tally, claiming an unprecedented 50 gold medals in a single continental championship. It was not just the numbers that stood out but the sheer depth…

The 16th Asian Shooting Championship in Shymkent, Kazakhstan, delivered another moment of pride for Indian shooting. On Day 9, India’s Anish Bhanwala produced one of his finest performances on the continental stage, clinching silver in the men’s 25m Rapid Fire Pistol final. His score of 35/40 showcased both precision and nerves of steel, marking a…

India’s Sift Kaur Samra delivered another golden chapter in Indian shooting on Tuesday as she clinched the women’s 50m Rifle 3 Positions (3P) individual gold medal at the 2025 Asian Shooting Championships. The 23-year-old marked her supremacy with a final score of 459.2 points, overcoming a shaky start to emerge as the new Asian champion….

India’s dominance in shooting received another golden touch in Shymkent, Kazakhstan, as Neeru clinched the Asian Championship title in Women’s Trap at the 16th Asian Shooting Championships 2025. The 22-year-old shooter from the Madhya Pradesh State Shooting Academy produced a stellar performance to win her first senior continental crown, edging past seasoned campaigners in a…

India’s shooting ace Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar underlined his class and composure yet again as he successfully defended his 50m Rifle 3 Positions (3P) title at the 16th Asian Shooting Championships 2025 in Shymkent, Kazakhstan, on August 24. The 23-year-old from Madhya Pradesh produced a near-flawless performance in the final, scoring 462.5 points, to claim…

Asian Shooting Championships 2025 Indian shooter Elavenil Valarivan delivered a performance of remarkable poise and precision to clinch the gold medal in women’s 10m air rifle at the Asian Shooting Championships on Friday. The 26-year-old posted a score of 253.6 in the final, edging past China’s Peng Xin Lu and South Korea’s Kwon Eun Ji…

When the pressure was at its peak and the targets kept flying across the range in Almaty, Anant Jeet Singh Naruka stood tall. The 26-year-old Indian shooter delivered one of the finest performances of his career, hitting 57 out of 60 targets to win the men’s skeet gold medal at the Asian Shooting Championships 2025….

India’s shooting contingent enjoyed a memorable day at the Asian Shooting Championships 2025, with Anantjeet Singh Naruka delivering India’s first senior gold medal in men’s skeet, capping a thrilling day of mixed fortunes. His victory not only underscored his personal consistency but also extended India’s growing tradition in skeet, following Angad Bajwa’s title in 2019…

Day 2 Report Asian Shooting Championship 2025, Manu Bhaker Clinches Bronze The second day of the 16th Asian Shooting Championship 2025 in Shymkent, Kazakhstan, brought a mix of early nerves, hard-fought comebacks, and golden finishes for the Indian contingent. It was a day that once again highlighted India’s growing depth in both pistol and skeet…

Kazakhstan witnessed yet another milestone in Manu Bhaker’s career as the Paris Olympics bronze medallist secured the bronze medal in the women’s 10m air pistol final at the 16th Asian Shooting Championships. This marks her first individual medal for India at the ongoing edition of the continental event and her 10th career medal at the…

The Asian Shooting Championship 2025 opened in Astana, Kazakhstan, with high expectations for the Indian contingent. The spotlight was firmly on the 10m Air Pistol Men’s event, where India fielded a blend of experienced campaigners like Saurabh Chaudhary and rising juniors eager to make their mark. By the end of Day 1, India had reasons…

The 16th edition of the Asian Shooting Championships 2025 is set to begin in Shymkent, Kazakhstan, from August 16 to 30, 2025, marking one of the most important continental events of the year for Olympic sport shooting. Spread over two weeks, the competition will feature preliminary and qualification rounds starting August 16, while the finals…

Neeru Dhanda Shines with Fourth Place Finish as Indian Shooters Show Promise at ISSF Shotgun World Cup in Lonato On the penultimate day of the ISSF World Cup Shotgun stage in Lonato, Italy, India’s Neeru Dhanda delivered a career-defining performance, finishing fourth in the women’s trap final at what was her very first ISSF World…

India’s skeet shooters returned empty-handed from the ISSF Shotgun World Cup in Lonato, Italy, as none of the country’s representatives could make the finals in either the men’s or women’s skeet events. After three days of intense qualifying rounds that tested skill, rhythm and mental fortitude, the Indian contingent fell short of the mark needed…

Suruchi Inder Singh Phogat continued to blaze her trail through the 2024–25 Indian shooting season with yet another commanding performance at the National shooting Trials 3 & 4 for Rifle & Pistol (Group A) in Bhopal. The Haryana shooter stamped her dominance in the 10m Air Pistol Women’s T3 event, topping both the qualification and…

The National Rifle and Pistol Selection Shooting Trials 3 and 4 in Raipur brought back familiar names into the national reckoning, while also underlining the depth of India’s shooting talent pool. With strong performances across the board, the trials not only shaped the squads for upcoming international events but also hinted at fierce internal competition…

The NRAI National Selection Trials 2025, held at the Trishul Shooting Range in Dehradun, continued to showcase intense competition among India’s finest rifle and pistol shooters. Strong performances at Dehradun trials shape Indian squad for Asian Championships and ISSF World Cup in Ningbo On day three and four of the trials, Olympians and emerging stars…

Trap and Skeet shooters gear up for July challenge as team eyes redemption at ISSF Shotgun World Cup The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) has announced the list of shooters selected to represent the country at the ISSF Shotgun World Cup in Lonato, Italy, scheduled to be held from 4th to 14th July 2025….

Indian shooting has long been a reservoir of talent, producing champions with nerves of steel and remarkable precision. Saurabh Chaudhary, making a comeback and Suruchi Singh, now starting are taking it ahead It has brought the country global recognition, standing ovations, and historic victories. Yet, like all elite sport, it also holds stories of heartbreak,…

India’s shooting campaign at the ISSF World Cup Munich 2025 received a huge boost as Arjun Babuta and Arya Rajesh Borse delivered a clinical performance to win the Gold Medal in the 10m Air Rifle Mixed Team event, overpowering the formidable Chinese pair of Sheng Lihao and Wang Zifei by a convincing 17-7 margin in…

India’s campaign at the ISSF World Cup in Munich entered a crucial phase on Day 4, with several key qualification rounds on the agenda. While Day 3 brought mixed results, it was Sift Kaur Samra who delivered a moment of pride for the Indian contingent by clinching a hard-fought bronze in the women’s 50m rifle…

India’s shooting ace Sift Kaur Samra continued her fine run of form, clinching a bronze medal in the Women’s 50m Rifle 3 Positions event at the ISSF World Cup in Munich. This is her second individual World Cup medal of the season, reaffirming her status as one of India’s brightest shooting prospects heading into the…

The ISSF World Cup Munich, Germany continues to serve up top-tier shooting action, with Indian shooters fighting hard to make their mark among the world’s best. As Day 3 kicks off today, India fields strong contenders across multiple rifle and pistol events. Before diving into today’s schedule, here’s a quick look back at how Day…

The Indian shooting contingent continues its campaign at the ISSF World Cup Munich 2025 in Germany, with an action-packed Day 2 lined up across rifle and pistol events. From seasoned Olympians to rising stars, the Indian shooters will aim to make their mark today in both precision and rapid-fire formats. Here’s a detailed look at…

India’s campaign at the ISSF World Cup Munich 2025 began on a mixed note on Day 1, with Elavenil Valarivan producing the highlight performance by clinching a bronze medal in the Women’s 10m Air Rifle event. Meanwhile, Varun Tomar made it to the Men’s 10m Air Pistol Final but couldn’t sustain his form, finishing 8th…

When Swapnil Kusale raised his rifle for the final shot at the 2024 Paris Olympics, few outside the Indian shooting community expected a historic moment. But Kusale, known for his calm demeanor and relentless work ethic, delivered one of Indian shooting’s greatest triumphs—becoming the first Indian to win an Olympic medal in the 50m Rifle…

Hello and welcome to the live updates for the ISSF World Cup Munich in Germany. Here is our preview of the tournament We will keep updating Indian results on this, so share & bookmark this page for all the Indian Shooting updates during this week from Munich, Germany. Read our Report on the Day ISSF…

Swapnil Kusale and Elavenil Valarivan lead a packed Indian squad on Day 1 as world shooting elite gathers in Germany for ISSF World Cup Munich The ISSF World Cup 2025 kicks off in Munich on Tuesday with a strong Indian contingent ready to take on the world’s best in what promises to be one of…

ISSF Munich World Cup 2025: Indian Shooters Brace for Fierce Challenge as South Korea Sends Full-Strength Olympic Squad The stage is set for one of the most competitive events in the global shooting calendar as the ISSF Rifle/Pistol World Cup returns to Munich from June 8 to 15, 2025. A total of 23 Indian shooters…

India’s junior shooters have come out all guns blazing at the ISSF Junior World Cup 2025 in Suhl, Germany, with a string of standout performances that signal both depth and promise for the country’s shooting future. With eight medals — 2 gold, 3 silver, and 3 bronze — India currently leads the medal tally, and…

Olympian Raiza Dhillon composed effort delivers India’s first shotgun medal of the competition in challenging weather Raiza Dhillon, a Tokyo Olympian and national skeet record holder, clinched a commendable silver medal in the women’s skeet event at the ISSF Junior World Cup in Suhl, Germany, on Thursday, marking her first individual ISSF World Cup medal…

By the time the dust had settled inside the shooting range in Suhl, Germany, India had its first gold medal of the ISSF Junior World Cup 2025—and it came from a name the shooting fraternity has kept an eye on for a while now. Kanak, a silver medallist at the 2023 Junior World Championships, rose…

After a thrilling stretch of World Cup action in South America this April, the spotlight now turns to Suhl, Germany, where the ISSF Junior World Cup is set to kick off on May 19. India is sending a strong 57-member contingent to participate in the event. The young shooters will represent the country in rifle,…