A Powerful Start to the 2025 Shooting Season
India Secures Second Place in ISSF World Cup 2025 Opener: India kicked off the 2025 shooting calendar with a strong performance, finishing second overall at the first ISSF World Cup of the year. Held just ahead of the Paris Olympics, the tournament featured events across rifle, pistol, and shotgun categories. The Indian contingent demonstrated depth and consistency, signaling growing dominance in global shooting competitions.
Medal Highlights and Standout Performers
India captured eight medals in total, including four golds, asserting its excellence in precision shooting. While China led the table with 11 medals, India secured the second spot ahead of Chinese Taipei. Sift Kaur Samra earned gold in the Women’s 50m Rifle 3 Positions, followed by Rudrankksh Patil in the Men’s 10m Air Rifle. Suruchi took gold in the Women’s 10m Air Pistol, and Vijayveer Sidhu won in the Men’s 25m Rapid-Fire Pistol. Esha Singh bagged silver in the Women’s 25m Pistol. Suruchi and Saurabh Chaudhary added a bronze in the Mixed Team Air Pistol event.
Olympic Readiness on Display
This World Cup served as a crucial warm-up for the Paris Olympics 2025. The performances of India’s top shooters under pressure show their preparedness and medal potential. The rise of young talents like Suruchi, alongside experienced shooters like Sidhu and Patil, enhances India’s Olympic prospects and reflects excellent bench strength.
Looking Ahead: Lima World Cup
India’s shooting team will next participate in the Lima ISSF World Cup, scheduled to begin on April 15, 2025. With Olympic qualification on the line, this tournament will be pivotal in refining form and maintaining global momentum. The coming events are expected to further test the team’s consistency and competitive edge.
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India Secures Second Place in ISSF World Cup 2025 Opener:
| Topic | Details |
| Event | ISSF World Cup 2025 – First Leg |
| India’s Rank | 2nd Overall |
| Total Medals | 8 (4 Gold, 2 Silver, 2 Bronze) |
| Top Medal-Winning Nation | China (5 Gold, 3 Silver, 3 Bronze) |
| Indian Gold Medalists | Sift Kaur Samra, Rudrankksh Patil, Suruchi, Vijayveer Sidhu |
| Next Tournament | Lima ISSF World Cup – from April 15, 2025 |
| Relevance | Paris Olympics 2025 Qualification |
