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5mo ago

India Tops Medal Standings at Lima ISSF World Cup with Stellar Pistol Shooting Performances

Suruchi Inder Singh claims back-to-back golds, Saurabh Chaudhary makes a comeback with bronze, and Manu Bhaker secures silver in a dominant showing.

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Suruchi Phogat and Manu Bhaker made it an Indian 1-2 in the 10m air pistol final at the World Cup in Lima. (ISSF)
Suruchi Phogat and Saurabh Chaudhary beat the Chinese pair to win the mixed team gold in Lima on Wednesday. (ISSF)
Saurabh Chaudhary opened India’s account at the Lima World Cup with a bronze medal. (NRAI)

Overview

  • Suruchi Inder Singh, 18, won her second consecutive ISSF World Cup gold in the women’s 10m air pistol event, scoring 243.6 in the final.
  • Manu Bhaker, a two-time Olympic medallist, claimed silver in the same event, finishing 1.3 points behind Suruchi.
  • Saurabh Chaudhary earned bronze in the men’s 10m air pistol, marking his return to an individual World Cup podium after three years.
  • China’s Kai Hu won gold in the men’s event with a near-record score of 246.4, while Brazil’s Felipe Almeida Wu took silver.
  • India leads the medal table at the Lima World Cup with three podium finishes, showcasing a mix of emerging talent and veteran resilience.