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India Gazette
6 days ago
- Sport
- India Gazette
Indian contingent shines bright in Munich, returns home with two gold and two bronze
New Delhi [India] June 17 (ANI): The Indian pistol and rifle shooters showcased exceptional performances at the recently concluded ISSF World Cup 2025 in Munich, securing four medals, including two gold and two bronze, according to a release from SLI. This stellar achievement propelled India to an impressive third-place finish in the overall points table, trailing only the People's Republic of China and Norway. India's medal quest began with two-time Olympian Elavenil Valarivan, who clinched a bronze in the women's 10m air rifle category. The 25-year-old demonstrated remarkable skill, registering a score of 231.2 in the final. Earlier in the qualification round, Valarivan set a new national record with an outstanding score of 635.9. Adding to India's bronze medal tally was Sift Kaur Samra in the women's 50m rifle 3 positions event. The 23-year-old, who holds the current world record in this discipline (recorded during the 2022 Asian Games with a score of 469.6), secured her podium finish with a final score of 453.1. This win follows her gold medal triumph in the same category at the 2025 ISSF World Cup Buenos Aires earlier this year. The first gold medal for India at the tournament was secured by the young prodigy Suruchi Singh in the women's 10m air pistol event. The 19-year-old displayed nerves of steel, recording a total score of 241.9 in the final to claim the top spot on the podium. This marks Suruchi's third consecutive gold medal at an ISSF World Cup this year, having previously won gold in both the Buenos Aires and Lima legs of the tournament, cementing her dominance. 'It feels surreal to win my third consecutive ISSF World Cup gold,' said Suruchi Singh. 'The competition here in Munich was intense, but I focused on my technique and stayed calm. I am incredibly grateful for the support from my coaches and the entire team. I am looking forward to winning more such medals and making my country and countrymen proud,' she added. India's gold medal count was further boosted by the formidable duo of Arjun Singh Babuta and Arya Borse in the 10m air rifle mixed team event. They delivered a commanding performance in the final, defeating China's duo of Wang Zifei and Sheng Lihao with a decisive score of 17-7. Earlier, the Indian pair showcased their prowess by scoring 635.2 in the qualification round, against the Chinese team's 635.9, which is also the new qualification world record. President of the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI), Kalikesh Narayan Singh Deo, expressed pride in the exceptional achievements of the Indian athletes and extended his best wishes, while also promising them further support from NRAI. 'We are incredibly proud of our shooters' remarkable achievements at the ISSF World Cup in Munich. Their dedication, hard work, and consistent performances continue to bring laurels to the nation. We remain committed to supporting our athletes as they strive for even greater heights,' Singh said. Expressing his excitement to watch the athletes in the first-ever Shooting League of India, he added, 'With our shooters making the nation proud around the world, we are even more excited to watch them in action when the inaugural edition of the Shooting League of India kicks off later this year, as they will get the chance to perform on their home soil, along with many global stars.' A 36-member Indian contingent took part in the third ISSF World Cup of the year in Munich. India had previously won eight medals--four gold, two silver, and two bronze--in the Buenos Aires edition and seven medals--two gold, four silver, and a bronze--in the Lima leg. The next leg of the 2025 ISSF World Cup will take place in Ningbo, China, in September. (ANI)
Hans India
7 days ago
- Sport
- Hans India
Indian shooters shines bright in Munich, returns home with two gold and two bronze
New Delhi: The Indian pistol and rifle shooters showcased exceptional performances at the recently concluded ISSF World Cup 2025 in Munich, securing four medals, including two gold and two bronze. This achievement propelled India to an impressive third-place finish in the overall points table, trailing only China and Norway. India's medal quest began with two-time Olympian Elavenil Valarivan, who clinched a bronze in the women's 10m air rifle category. The 25-year-old demonstrated remarkable skill, registering a score of 231.2 in the final. Earlier in the qualification round, Valarivan set a new national record with an outstanding score of 635.9. Adding to India's bronze medal tally was Sift Kaur Samra in the women's 50m rifle 3 positions event. The 23-year-old, who holds the current world record in this discipline (recorded during the 2022 Asian Games with a score of 469.6), secured her podium finish with a final score of 453.1. This win follows her gold medal triumph in the same category at the 2025 ISSF World Cup Buenos Aires earlier this year. The first gold medal for India at the tournament was secured by the young prodigy Suruchi Singh in the women's 10m air pistol event. The 19-year-old displayed nerves of steel, recording a total score of 241.9 in the final to claim the top spot on the podium. This marks Suruchi's third consecutive gold medal at an ISSF World Cup this year, having previously won gold in both the Buenos Aires and Lima legs of the tournament, cementing her dominance. "It feels surreal to win my third consecutive ISSF World Cup gold," said Suruchi Singh. "The competition here in Munich was intense, but I focused on my technique and stayed calm. I am incredibly grateful for the support from my coaches and the entire team. I am looking forward to winning more such medals and making my country and countrymen proud," she added. India's gold medal count was further boosted by the formidable duo of Arjun Singh Babuta and Arya Borse in the 10m air rifle mixed team event. They delivered a commanding performance in the final, defeating China's duo of Wang Zifei and Sheng Lihao with a decisive score of 17-7. Earlier, the Indian pair showcased their prowess by scoring 635.2 in the qualification round, against the Chinese team's 635.9, which is also the new qualification world record. President of the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI), Kalikesh Narayan Singh Deo, expressed pride in the exceptional achievements of the Indian athletes and extended his best wishes, while also promising them further support from NRAI. "We are incredibly proud of our shooters' remarkable achievements at the ISSF World Cup in Munich. Their dedication, hard work, and consistent performances continue to bring laurels to the nation. We remain committed to supporting our athletes as they strive for even greater heights," Singh said. Expressing his excitement to watch the athletes in the first-ever Shooting League of India, he added, "With our shooters making the nation proud around the world, we are even more excited to watch them in action when the inaugural edition of the Shooting League of India kicks off later this year, as they will get the chance to perform on their home soil, along with many global stars." A 36-member Indian contingent took part in the third ISSF World Cup of the year in Munich. India had previously won eight medals—four gold, two silver, and two bronze—in the Buenos Aires edition and seven medals—two gold, four silver, and a bronze—in the Lima leg. The next leg of the 2025 ISSF World Cup will take place in Ningbo, China, in September.
Time of India
16-06-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Shooting World Cup: Consistent final appearances, two golds, power India to strong finish
Elavenil Valarivan won bronze in the women's 10m air rifle category (Image via X/@toisports) India secured a strong third-place finish at the International Shooting Sport Federation World Cup Rifle/Pistol in Munich 2025, held at the Olympic Shooting range from June 8-15. The team earned two gold and two bronze medals, improving their position from joint third last year to sole third this year, while doubling their medal count from the previous Munich World Cup. Rising women's pistol star Suruchi Phogat from Haryana achieved a remarkable feat by winning her third consecutive individual ISSF World Cup stage gold in the women's 10m air pistol, marking an unprecedented achievement since her World Cup debut in Buenos Aires this year. Arya Rajesh Borse and Olympian Arjun Babuta clinched a spectacular victory in the 10m air rifle mixed team final, defeating Chinese world record holders Sheng Lihao and Wang Zifei with a commanding score of 17-7. Elavenil Valarivan in women's 10m air rifle and Sift Kaur Samra in 50m rifle 3 positions women's category secured bronze medals, further establishing their positions among the world's top shooters. "The Munich World Cup which is an annual feature of the International Shooting calendar and is held at the revered Olympic Shooting range, which hosted the sport at the 1972 Munich Olympics, has once again brought out the best in our rifle and pistol shooters," said K. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Esta nueva alarma con cámara es casi regalada en San Miguel De Tucumán (ver precio) Verisure Más información Undo Sultan Singh, Secretary General, National Rifle Association of India. Kuldeep Yadav hints at spin-friendly wicket ahead of England Test series "When many were saying and quite rightly so, that India will find it very tough given the large field, quality of competition and the fact that some of our best were not part of the squad, our athletes have proven that the depth in Indian shooting is more formidable than ever before. On behalf of the NRAI, I congratulate the entire squad, including the coaches and support staff, for the amazing results, not only in Munich, but throughout the year," Singh added. Elavenil Valarivan set a new qualification national record of 635.9 during her bronze-winning performance, while Suruchi Phogat equaled Manu Bhaker's qualification national mark of 588 in the women's air pistol. Three World Cup debutants from India showed promising performances in Munich. Ananya Naidu shot 632.4 to finish 13th in the women's 10m air rifle, while Nishant Rawat and Aditya Malra scored 582 and 578 to finish 10th and 27th respectively in the men's 10m air pistol. Poll How do you feel about India's performance at the ISSF World Cup in Munich 2025? Satisfied Neutral Disappointed India participated in seven finals out of ten events in Munich. Manu Bhaker in women's 25m pistol and Varun Tomar in men's 10m air pistol both finished sixth, while Chain Singh secured seventh place in men's 3P. China topped the medal standings with seven medals, including four gold. Norway claimed second place, edging out India based on their silver medal count, as both nations had the same number of gold medals and total medals. The competition saw eleven nations, including individual neutral athletes, securing medals. The ISSF calendar continues with the fourth Shotgun World Cup stage in Lonato Del Garda, Italy, next month, followed by the final Rifle/Pistol World Cup in Ningbo, China, in September. This performance marks India's third top-three finish this year in four World Cups, demonstrating the country's growing strength in international shooting competitions.
NDTV
16-06-2025
- Sport
- NDTV
India Records Four Medals At 2025 Shooting World Cup, Finishes Third In Medal Tally
The 36-member Indian contingent showcased a strong performance at the third 2025 ISSF World Cup in Munich, securing a total of four medals - two gold and two bronze. India finished an impressive third in the overall medal tally, trailing only the People's Republic of China and Norway, as per the Gun for Glory academy press release. Two-time Olympian Elavenil Valarivan, who trains at the Gun for Glory academy, opened India's medal account with a bronze in the women's 10m air rifle category, scoring 231.2. The 25-year-old also set a new national record during the qualification round of the same event, recording an exceptional score of 635.9. Adding to India's bronze medal count, rifle shooter Sift Kaur Samra secured third place on the podium in the 50m rifle 3 positions event with a final score of 453.1. Nineteen-year-old Suruchi Singh, who previously won gold in both the Buenos Aires and Lima legs of the 2025 ISSF World Cup, claimed her third gold in Munich in the women's 10m air pistol event, achieving a score of 241.9. The formidable duo of Arjun Babuta and Arya Borse further contributed to India's gold medal collection, registering a dominant 17-7 victory over the Chinese team to finish atop the podium in the 10m air rifle mixed team event. Another promising Gun for Glory athlete, Maddeneni Umamahesh, demonstrated his skill in the tournament, emerging as the only Indian athlete to rank within the top 8 in the qualification round for the men's 10m air rifle event, with a score of 632.3. "We train every day with the dream of winning something for our country. I am very grateful to the Gun For Glory setup, and specifically coach Neha Chavan, for their continued guidance and support in helping me excel in the sport I deeply love," stated Elavenil Valarivan as quoted by the Gun for Glory press release. Reflecting on her new national record, she added, "For me, breaking the record was reflective of all the effort my coaches and I put in before the tournament. I approached the qualifications with the intent of performing to the best of my ability, and I am glad it turned out well." Gagan Narang, a 2012 London Olympics bronze medalist and founder of Gun For Glory, commented on the team's performance. "It is so heartwarming to see Indian athletes doing so well on the international stage. I have always wanted to give back to the sport that has given me so much. Seeing these young men and women doing so well internationally makes me proud and grateful to have the opportunity to help support the development of sporting youth in India," Gagan Narang said. The next event of the ISSF World Cup 2025 for rifle and pistol shooters is scheduled to take place in Ningbo, China, in September.
Indian Express
16-06-2025
- Sport
- Indian Express
India ends third in medal tally with four medals at 2025 ISSF World Cup in Munich
The 36-member Indian shooting contingent will return from the 2025 ISSF World Cup in Munich with a total of four medals – two gold and two bronze – which saw them end in third spot at the overall standings behind People's Republic of China and Norway. For India, bring home the medals are two-time Olympian Elavenil Valarivan (who won a bronze in the women's 10m air rifle category, after scoring 231.2 and set a new national record during the qualification round of the same event, recording an exceptional score of 635.9), rifle shooter Sift Kaur Samra (who secured third place on the podium in the 50m rifle 3 positions event), nineteen-year-old Suruchi Singh (who previously won gold in both the Buenos Aires and Lima legs of the 2025 ISSF World Cup and added one more gold in Munich in the women's 10m air pistol event), and the duo of Arjun Babuta and Arya Borse (by registering a dominant 17-7 victory over the Chinese team to finish atop the podium in the 10m air rifle mixed team event). Manu Bhaker, who had won two medals at Paris Olympics, failed to win a medal at the Munich World Cup. She was competing in the 10m air pistol, 25m individual shooting events besides pairing up with Aditya Malra in the mixed team event. Like Suruchi, Arya has been making waves on the shooting circuit after Paris Olympics cycle ended. Arya had joined hands with Rudrankksh Patil to win the 10m air rifle mixed team silver medals at the ISSF World Cups in Buenos Aires and Lima. Arya and Arjun had claimed the gold medal by defeated China's Wang Zifei and Sheng Lihao in the 10m air rifle mixed team final which was remarkable as Sheng is the reigning men's 10m air rifle individual champion and had combined with Huang Yuting to claim gold in the mixed team event at Paris 2024 last year. The next event of the ISSF World Cup 2025 for rifle and pistol shooters is scheduled to take place in Ningbo, China, in September.
