2025 ISSF World Cup Final

India Finish Second at 2025 ISSF World Cup Final, Pistol Strength Shines While Shotgun Gap Remains

India wrapped up the 2025 ISSF World Cup Final in Doha with a strong second-place finish on the overall medal table, underlining its growing stature as one of world shooting’s most consistent powers. Competing against an elite, limited field drawn from the season’s best performers, the Indian contingent claimed six medals two gold, three silver,…

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KIUG

KIUG Shooting Round-Up: Panjab and GNDU Dominate as Simranpreet, Raiza, Neeru and Sakshi Shine

The shooting arena at the Khelo India University Games, KIUG witnessed a day of high-quality marksmanship, tactical discipline and emerging university stars making their mark across pistol, shotgun and rifle events. Led by standout performances from Simranpreet Kaur Brar, Raiza Dhillon, Neeru and Sakshi Padekar, the competition showcased depth across both individual and team categories,…

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KIUG 2025

GNDU Dominate Fencing as LPU’s Sakshi Padekar Leads the Way in Shooting at KIUG 2025

The Khelo India University Games, KIUG 2025 saw intense competition on the piste and at the shooting range, with universities delivering standout performances in fencing and women’s 10m air rifle events. Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU) asserted near-total dominance in fencing, sweeping multiple podiums across women’s épée and sabre, while Lovely Professional University (LPU) produced…

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Indian Shooting

A Decade of Transformation: How Indian Shooting Rose from Olympic Failure to Global Competitiveness (2016–2025)

Indian shooting has undergone one of the most dramatic turnarounds in modern Indian sport. Between 2016 and 2020, the country’s shooting programme was regarded as a paradox immense talent, consistent World Cup successes, but complete failure where it mattered most: the Olympic Games. Yet, between 2022 and 2025, India not only rebuilt its competitive structure…

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ISSF World Cup Final

India’s Most Complete Shooting Squad Yet: A Deep Look at the 14-Member Contingent for the ISSF World Cup Final 2025

The ISSF World Cup Final (WCF) in Doha, scheduled from December 4–9, brings together the finest shooters of the year those who have not only reached world finals but have consistently demonstrated the ability to win at the highest level. For India, the 2025 edition represents one of the strongest, most balanced, and most high-achieving…

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ISSF World Championships

India’s Historic Shooting Campaign in ISSF World Championships Cairo: Breaking Records, Building Depth, and Defining a New Era

The ISSF World Championships 2025 in Cairo will be remembered as the moment Indian shooting finally made the leap from being a nation of individual excellence to one of collective, systemic strength. A detailed performance audit confirms India’s campaign as its best-ever showing in a senior Rifle/Pistol World Championship, with seven medals in Olympic events…

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Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar

Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar Claims World Championships Silver in Cairo After Record-Equalling Qualification

Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar produced one of the most compelling performances of his career at the ISSF World Championships 2025 in Cairo, winning the silver medal in the men’s 50m Rifle 3 Positions (3P) event. It was a campaign that combined world-class precision, qualification brilliance, and a heartbreaking final-shot twist a sequence that encapsulates the…

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Indian Shooting

Indian Shooting’s Rise as a Superpower: Inside the System That Built World Champions (2006–2025)

Indian shooting has undergone one of the most profound transformations in the country’s sporting history. What was once a discipline producing isolated bursts of brilliance has evolved into a world-class high-performance ecosystem capable of delivering medals, manufacturing depth, and sustaining excellence across Olympic cycles. The period from 2006 to 2025 marks a strategic, method-driven rise…

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Samrat Rana

Samrat Rana’s Golden Breakthrough: How a Quiet Sharpshooter Became India’s New World Champion in 10m Air Pistol

Indian shooting has produced icons, Olympians, revolutionaries and now, a new world champion. In Cairo, on a tense afternoon at the ISSF World Championships, Samrat Rana delivered one of the most significant individual performances in India’s shooting history. With nerves of steel and an unshakeable rhythm, the 22-year-old became India’s first-ever Men’s 10m Air Pistol…

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Anish Bhanwala

Anish Bhanwala’s Moment of Glory: India’s Rapid Fire Prodigy Claims Historic World Championships Silver

Indian shooting has witnessed several defining moments over the past two decades, but few carry the emotional weight, resilience, and symbolism of Anish Bhanwala’s silver medal at the 2025 ISSF Rifle/Pistol World Championships in Cairo. In the men’s 25m Rapid Fire Pistol final, the 23-year-old delivered a performance that blended maturity, nerve, and exceptional shot…

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ISSF World Championships

ISSF World Championships 2025, Cairo – Day 1: A Solid Indian Start With Highs, Misses and Clear Signs of Momentum

The ISSF World Championships returned to Cairo on Saturday, marking the first major global test of the 2025 season across rifle and pistol disciplines. For India, Day 1 unfolded with a mix of promising finals performances, competitive qualification placements, and several steady mid-pack scores that kept the country well in contention for medals in the…

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Ravinder Singh

Ravinder Singh Crowned 50m Pistol World Champion as India Clinches Double Medal in Cairo

India’s shooting contingent opened their campaign at the ISSF World Championships 2025 in stunning fashion, as Ravinder Singh clinched the gold medal in the Men’s 50m Pistol event, marking India’s first title of the tournament. The 32-year-old shooter delivered a composed and technically immaculate performance, firing a total of 569-12x, to capture the World Champion…

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Indian Shooting

Indian Shooting’s Rise in Rifle and Pistol Shooting: A Decade of Unmatched Consistency

Indian Shooting’s journey in world shooting has been nothing short of spectacular a story of precision, patience, and progress. From Abhinav Bindra’s historic gold in 2006 to the modern dominance led by the likes of Rudrankksh Patil, Manu Bhaker, and Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar, Indian shooting has evolved into one of the most consistent medal-producing…

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ISSF World Championships 2025

ISSF World Championships 2025: India’s Golden Generation Takes Aim in Cairo

India’s shooters will march into Cairo this November with both swagger and purpose. The ISSF World Championships 2025 Rifle/Pistol, set for November 6–18 at the Egypt International Olympic City, come at a transformative moment for Indian shooting. With 40 athletes across rifle and pistol events, including Olympic and Asian champions, the contingent represents not just…

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Shotgun World Championships 2025

No Indian in Skeet Finals as Vincent Hancock and Samantha Simonton Shine at Shotgun World Championships 2025

The ISSF Shotgun World Championships 2025 concluded its skeet events with familiar champions at the top and an all-too-familiar frustration for India. Despite spirited performances from the national squad, no Indian shooter managed to break into the individual finals, as the country’s best finish came from Raiza Dhillon, who placed 16th in the women’s skeet…

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Shooting League of India

Shooting League of India Set for Grand Inaugural Season in Early 2026; NRAI President Meets Franchise Owners in Mumbai

The much-awaited Shooting League of India (SLI) is gearing up for its inaugural season in early 2026, marking a major step forward for Indian shooting. With a refined calendar that aligns better with the ISSF schedule, athlete commitments, and broadcast timelines, the league promises to deliver a world-class sporting experience for competitors, franchises, and fans…

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Asian Shooting Championships

From Strong to Stronger: India’s Rise at the Asian Shooting Championships

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…

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Neeru

Neeru Shoots Gold in Women’s Trap, Leads India’s Medal Charge at Asian Championships

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…

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Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar

Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar Defends 50m Rifle 3P Crown at Asian Shooting Championships

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…

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