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…
For decades, Indian shooting success on the world stage was defined by performances in the 10m Air Rifle and 25m Rapid Fire Pistol events. The 50m Rifle 3 Positions (3P), often considered the most complex and demanding rifle discipline, remained a persistent blind spot. Until 2023, India had not won a single individual global medal…
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…
India’s pistol shooters continued their strong run on the world stage as Esha Singh and Samrat Rana clinched the silver medal in the 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team event at the ISSF World Championships 2025 in Cairo. The Indian pair, who topped qualification with an exceptional display earlier in the day, fell short in the…
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…
On the firing line, the world shrinks into a narrow tunnel of breath, rhythm, and silence. In that stillness stands a young man who has quietly rewritten the story of India’s shooting future. Samrat Rana, born in 2005 and barely 20 years old in 2025, is India’s newest world champion in 10m Air Pistol yet…
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…
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…
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…
The world of rifle shooting has just entered a new level of precision and performance. The ISSF 2025 World Shooting Championships in Cairo have produced qualification scores that redefine what it takes to be among the world’s best. The cutoff for the Women’s 10m Air Rifle final the score required to finish eighth and qualify…
Indian shooter Elavenil Valarivan delivered one of her most memorable performances on the global stage, clinching two bronze medals one in the individual Women’s 10m Air Rifle and another in the team event at the ISSF World Rifle/Pistol Championships 2025 in Cairo. It was a historic day for Indian shooting, marking another chapter in the…
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…
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…
India’s 40-member rifle and pistol contingent is set to compete at the ISSF World Shooting Championships 2025, taking place from November 6 to 18 at the Egypt International Olympic City. The event, featuring over 720 shooters from 72 nations, serves as a mid-cycle test of India’s global shooting depth and a critical opportunity to consolidate…
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…
Indian shooting is stepping into a bold new chapter with the launch of the Shooting League of India (SLI) the country’s first-ever franchise-based professional shooting league. Backed by the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) and sanctioned by the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF), the SLI is set to redefine how fans experience one of…
At 48, when most athletes have long hung up their gear, Zoravar Singh Sandhu stood tall at the ISSF Shotgun World Championships 2025 in Athens, firing his way into the history books. The veteran trap shooter, with a score of 31 out of 40, clinched the bronze medal in the men’s trap event, marking one…
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…
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…
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…
Hello & Welcome to our coverage of the Asian Shooting Championship 2025. Download IndiaSportsHub App to Stay Updated Here, you will get updates about all the Indian shooters performance at the championships. We have a massive squad in Kazakhstan. We have updates on the X Profile regarding the tournament. Watch the Final Live The liveblog…
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…
The final stage of the 2025 ISSF Shotgun World Cup is all set to begin at the legendary Trap Concaverde shooting range in Lonato, Italy, and it will be the Indian skeet shooting squad that will open India’s campaign on Sunday, July 6. A total of six Indian shooters three men and three women will…
As the 2025 international shotgun shooting season reaches its final bend, a 12-member Indian contingent is all set to compete at the fourth and concluding ISSF Shotgun World Cup Stage in Lonato, Italy. This event, a marquee fixture on the global shooting calendar, will take place at the Trap Concaverde, a venue long regarded as…
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….
