India’s shooting stars fired a strong post-Olympic warning shot to the rest of the world, finishing second in the medal tally at the ISSF World Cup in Mendoza, Argentina with an impressive haul:
4 Gold | 2 Silver | 2 Bronze
Only China, with 5 gold medals, finished ahead. But for India, this was about much more than podium finishes — it was a showcase of depth, renewal, and intent in the new Olympic cycle.
Golden Generation Reloaded
Sift Kaur Samra – Women’s 50m Rifle 3 Positions
Sift picked up right where she left off post-Paris. Cool under pressure, precise through the three positions, and utterly dominant in the finals — her gold medal wasn’t just a win, it was a message: she’s not just a one-tournament wonder. Sift is here to lead the charge into the LA cycle.
Rudrankksh Patil – Men’s 10m Air Rifle
The 2022 World Champion and Tokyo-Paris cycle stalwart is officially in version 2.0 mode. A rock-solid performance in qualification and a clinical finish in the final proved Rudrankksh isn’t fading — he’s evolving.
Suruchi Singh – Women’s 25m Pistol
The breakout name of this World Cup. Suruchi held her nerve in a tense final to take gold and signal her arrival on the world stage. At just 21, she’s showing maturity far beyond her years — a vital addition to India’s pistol pipeline.
Vijayveer Sidhu – Men’s 25m Rapid Fire Pistol
Vijayveer is back. After missing out on the Paris squad, this gold feels personal. Sharp, focused, and back to his best — his rapid-fire rhythm was unmatched. Redemption arc: initiated.
Silver Linings with Purpose
Esha Singh – Women’s 10m Air Pistol
Always reliable, always in the mix. Esha added another medal to her growing collection, proving that even in a transition phase, her consistency anchors the women’s pistol squad.
Rudrankksh & Arya – Mixed 10m Air Rifle
This duo showed promise beyond their silver finish. Arya, a name to watch, complemented Rudrankksh’s calm with aggressive shot selection. A developing partnership with real LA 2028 potential.
Bronze With Brilliance
Suruchi & Saurabh – Mixed 25m Pistol
An intriguing pairing that clicked fast. Suruchi’s hot streak and Saurabh’s composure made for a solid bronze — but the real takeaway? This could be a world-class pairing with a little more chemistry.
Chain Singh – Men’s 50m 3 Positions
Veteran. Warrior. Still got it. Chain Singh showed that experience counts, clinching bronze with trademark grit. In a field filled with young guns, Chain reminded us that legends don’t fade — they adapt.
Medal Tally Snapshot
- China – 5 Gold, 3 Silver, 3 Bronze
- India – 4 Gold, 2 Silver, 2 Bronze
What This Means Post-Paris
The Paris 2024 Olympics may be in the rearview mirror, but for Indian shooting, this World Cup was the first major checkpoint in the long road to Los Angeles 2028.
- Emerging Stars like Suruchi and Arya are stepping up
- Established Names like Rudrankksh, Esha, and Saurabh are maintaining form
- Veterans like Chain Singh are proving they still matter
India isn’t rebuilding — it’s reloading.
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