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New Indian Express
3 hours ago
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- New Indian Express
The harder the competition, the more fun it is: Promising shooter Suruchi
The fact that Suruchi was up against some giants of the sport, some who have countless years experience, is what makes her golden run even more rewarding. Jiang Ranxin (2020 Olympic gold medallist and multiple record holder from China), Oh Ye-jin (reigning Olympic champ from South Korea), Camille Jedrzejewski (Paris Games silver medallist from France), veteran Olena Dmytrivna Kostevych (former Olympic champion) and senior compatriot Manu Bhaker of course, were some of the big names that Suruchi was facing then. The BA first-year student said that she relishes such competitions. "Competition is fun, it's good to be part of matches that involve big names. The harder the competition, the more fun it is," she said. "I generally don't think about anything before the matches. I don't think about how big a competition will be entering the match because everyone is a strong shooter in their own rights. That is the reason I don't feel pressure from anyone." Suruchi is currently looking to sharpen her skills at the Guru Dronacharya Shooting Academy under the guidance of her coach Suresh Singh. It's a process of one step at a time for the promising shooter. "I don't want to look too far ahead but I would like to take one match at a time, that would be my next goal. The trials will be coming soon and then there will be international competition, I'll set my goals accordingly," she said. It was her father Inder Singh who encouraged her to take up the sport and he has ensured that she gets regular training by being beside her. "My father has always guided me. He always used to accompany me for training, give me that support. He still does that. The coach, meanwhile, gave me certain suggestions that I worked upon. I just try to follow whatever he says." The promise is undeniable. Her hunger is also visible. Two key ingredients that could help her fetch more medals down the road.
Hindustan Times
6 days ago
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
I don't feel any pressure: Suruchi Phogat
New Delhi: Every time Suruchi Phogat steps on to the range, expect her to do something special. Such has been the meteoric rise of Indian shooting's brightest star this season. On Friday, Suruchi captured her third successive individual gold medal in air pistol at the ISSF World Cup in Munich, continuing a remarkable debut season on the senior international circuit. After impressing with gold in the first two World Cup legs in Buenos Aires and Peru, the recent win in a tough field in Munich showed her exceptional talent. The 19-year-old has displayed a fearless approach, resolute mind, and hunger to win. Up against Olympic and World Championships medallists in Germany, she stayed calm and focussed. After a solid start in the final, Suruchi slipped slightly but surged ahead in the finishing stages. If there were nerves, she didn't show any. 'I don't feel any pressure. I know people will have expectations but when I go into a tournament I just focus on my game,' Suruchi told HT. 'It's a very good feeling to win gold in such a quality field. When you win against an Olympic medallist, it boosts your confidence. 'I was not nervous but I was a bit disappointed with the final shot. It could have been better. In every tournament I learn something. I need to work on my technique,' says the youngster from Haryana. For someone taking her first steps in international competitions, Suruchi showed the stomach to fight against top rivals, producing her best in crucial moments. In qualification, she shot 588, equalling the national record held by Paris Olympics bronze medallist Manu Bhaker. China's Yao Qianxuan set a junior world record in qualification (589). Paris Olympics champion Oh Ye-jin of Korea and bronze medallist Manu were also in the field but could not qualify for the final. The final saw a gripping battle between Suruchi, Paris Olympics silver medallist (25m pistol) Camille Jedrzejewski, and Yao. Suruchi beat Camille by just 0.2 points, sealing gold with a score of 241.9. Yao took bronze. 'Suruchi has shown a very positive attitude and fighting spirit. If she continues like this she is going to go very far,' says national pistol coach Samaresh Jung. Samaresh pointed out how Suruchi was not perturbed even when her competition weapon was retained by the Lima airport authorities for two days before the World Cup. 'This is something I haven't seen in a young shooter. She was worried whether she would get the gun back but not about her match. When I told her that she might have to use her back-up pistol, she was absolutely fine. That was surprising for me. Not every shooter is comfortable using the back-up weapon in competition,' says Jung. The weapon was released only a day before the final but it didn't stop Suruchi from shooting her second World Cup gold. At the start of the year, Suruchi swept all three individual titles (senior, junior and youth) in the National Championships, going on to win at the National Games too. Her treble at the World Cups is a feat not matched by any Indian. Saurabh Chaudhary and Manu too had a similar rise in international shooting in 2018. Competing in an event in which Manu won an Olympic bronze, Suruchi has stolen the limelight from her illustrious compatriot. In Lima, Suruchi and Manu finished 1-2 on the podium. While Manu did not qualify for the Munich final, she was full of praise for Suruchi's performance. With the World Championships scheduled in Cairo this year, India will have a strong team to take on powerhouses China and Korea. Suruchi has managed to edge out Chinese shooters Jiang Ranxin, a two-time Olympic medallist, Qian Wei, and 20-year-old Yao Qianxun, which holds promise for Egypt.
United News of India
14-06-2025
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- United News of India
Suruchi Inder Singh strikes gold again at ISSF World Cup
Munich, June 14 (UNI) India's teenage shooting sensation Suruchi Inder Singh extended her golden run by clinching her third-consecutive women's 10m air pistol gold at the ISSF World Cup, securing her fourth gold medal of the season and remaining unbeaten in the event this year. Suruchi, who had earlier triumphed in Buenos Aires and Lima, added another feather to her cap with a gritty win over Olympic silver medallist Camille Jedrzejewski of France and China's Yao Qianxun, who had earlier shattered the Junior Qualification World Record with a score of 589. The 17-year-old Indian shooter's remarkable performance in Munich marked her fifth World Cup medal in as many events, including a gold in the 10m air pistol mixed team event in Peru and a bronze in Argentina. With this, Suruchi has now reached the podium in every single World Cup event she has participated in, establishing herself as one of the rising stars in global shooting. The final witnessed a nail-biting showdown as Suruchi trailed Jedrzejewski by 1.5 points before producing a superb 10.5 in the final two shots, eventually overtaking the French shooter to finish with 241.9 against 241.7. Earlier in the eliminations, Turkey's Sevval Ilayda Tarhan had led the field, but a low-scoring series derailed her challenge. China's Yao, despite a strong start, settled for bronze after narrowly missing out in the penultimate round. In the men's 25m rapid-fire pistol, Tokyo 2020 gold medallist Jean Quiquampoix reaffirmed his class by winning his seventh ISSF World Cup gold, outshooting Germany's Florian Peter with a score of 35 out of 40. Peter ended on 32, while compatriot Emanuel Mueller edged out France's Clement Bessaguet in a shoot-off to win bronze — his first World Cup medal. Quiquampoix, who had trailed early on, found his rhythm midway through the final and pulled away with flawless shooting in the final series, underlining his dominance on the global stage. The ISSF World Cup in Munich continues to see top-level performances, with India and France leading the medal narratives through emerging youth and seasoned Olympic champions. UNI BDN ARN
Hans India
14-06-2025
- Sport
- Hans India
Shooting World Cup: Suruchi enters 10m air pistol final
Suruchi Inder Singh stormed into the final of 10m Air Pistol women at the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) Shooting World Cup (rifle/pistol), while Paris Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker missed out to make the cut here on Friday. Suruchi scored 588 with 20 inner 10s to be placed second in the qualification, behind Yao Qianxun of China, who topped the qualification chart with Qualification World Record Junior of 589 - 21x. Meanwhile, Manu failed to make the final after finishing 25th after shooting 574 - 14x, while another Indian in the fray, Palak, finished 36th with 570 - 18x. Interestingly, Suruchi had pipped Manu in the women's 10m air pistol event at the ISSF World Cup 2025 Lima in Peru to win the gold in April this year. Suruchi shot a total of 243.6 in the final to beat compatriot Manu, a two-time Olympic medallist who shot 242.3 to grab the silver. This was Suruchi's second successive gold in the women's 10m air pistol event at ISSF World Cups this year. The 19-year-old from Jhajjar in Haryana won the gold medal in Buenos Aires in early April to mark her maiden podium finish at a senior World Cup. Meanwhile, Manu's silver medal in Peru was her first since striking a double bronze at the Paris 2024 Olympics. She had returned empty-handed from Buenos Aires. However, in Munich, another Indian, Sainyam, who was competing for the Ranking Points Only (RPO) shot 580 - 23x. Earlier, double Paris Olympics bronze medallist Manu finished sixth in the women's 25m pistol final. Olympian Elavenil Valarivan had opened India's medal count after winning bronze in the women's 10m air rifle on Day One. Then, Indian shooting sensation Sift Kaur Samra added yet another accolade to her growing list of international achievements, securing a bronze medal in the women's 50m rifle 3 positions event
India Gazette
14-06-2025
- Sport
- India Gazette
Suruchi Singh clinches gold in women's 10m air pistol at ISSF World Cup in Munich
Munich [Germany], June 14 (ANI): Indian shooter Suruchi Singh clinched the gold medal in the women's 10m air pistol event at the ISSF World Cup 2025, held in Munich, Germany, on Friday. The victory in Munich marked Suruchi's continued dominance in this year's ISSF World Cup series, having already secured top podium finishes in the Buenos Aires and Lima legs, according to The 19-year-old Indian shooter shot a total of 241.9 in the final, edging out France's Camille Jedrzejewski (241.7) in a nail-biting finish. The People's Republic of China's Qianxun Yao took bronze with 221.7. Suruchi, who won seven gold medals in the shooting nationals in New Delhi last year, was second at one stage with a score of 162.3, trailing Qianxun Yao by 0.4 points, said. However, Qianxun Yao dropped out of the top two after three successive shots below 10. According to the Indian was then overtaken by Jedrzejewski, but a composed 10.5 in the decisive stages gave Suruchi the edge. For Jedrzejewski, her penultimate shot of 9.5 proved to be costly. Earlier in the qualification round, Suruchi placed second with a score of 588. Two-time Olympic medalist Manu Bhaker finished 25th with a score of 574 and did not qualify for the final. Sainyam, competing for Ranking Points Only (RPO), was fifth with a total of 580. Asian Games champion Palak Gulia ranked 36th after shooting 570, while Simranpreet Kaur Brar (568) was 51st. Suruchi Singh's gold was India's third medal in Munich. Sift Kaur Samra and Elavenil Valarivan had won bronze medals in the women's 50m rifle 3 positions and 10m air rifle events, respectively. Meanwhile, no Indian made it to the final of the men's 25m rapid fire pistol event on Friday, with Anish Bhanwala, Adarsh Singh, Vijayveer Sidhu, Ankur Goel and Gurmeet failing to make the top eight in the qualifiers. Anish Bhanwala, with a score of 581, was the best-placed Indian at 18th. The Munich leg is the third ISSF World Cup of the season for rifle and pistol shooters. Indian shooters have made a strong start to the year, winning eight medals - including four gold - in Buenos Aires, followed by seven in Lima. Close to 700 shooters from 78 nations are competing in Munich. (ANI)
