Hyderabad's Esha Singh won gold and Manu Bhaker claimed bronze in the women's 25m pistol event at the ISSF World Cup in Hangzhou. Both shooters dominated qualification before securing podium finishes, continuing India's impressive medal-winning campaign in the prestigious shooting competition.
American shooting legend Kimberly Rhode claimed her 27th ISSF World Cup title after defeating teammate Samantha Simonton in the women's skeet final in Hangzhou. Britain's Seonaid McIntosh won the women's 50m rifle three positions gold, while Qatar's Rashid Saleh Al-Athba triumphed in men's skeet.
India have announced a 36-member squad for the ISSF World Cup in Hangzhou, with Olympic medallists Manu Bhaker and Swapnil Kusale leading the challenge. The team features experienced Olympians and promising youngsters across rifle, pistol and shotgun disciplines.
The NRAI has launched its elite national shooting camp featuring 35 top rifle, pistol and shotgun athletes ahead of the ISSF World Cup in Hangzhou and the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. Leading Indian and international coaches will oversee preparations through July 20
