Young Shooters Shine at ISSO Shooting Nationals in Faridabad

The ISSO Shooting Nationals held at Sancta Maria International School in Faridabad saw over 200 young shooters from more than 75 schools compete across various categories. Inspired by India's recent success at the Asian Games, participants demonstrated their skills in a competitive environment. The event highlighted the importance of discipline and focus in shooting sports, with champions crowned in U-14, U-17, and U-19 categories. The event not only showcased emerging talent but also provided valuable experience for young athletes aspiring to excel in shooting.

By Narendra Chaudhary Sep 25, 2026, 20:22 IST

Emerging Talent at the ISSO Shooting Nationals

Indian shooting is making significant strides at the ongoing Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. In this context, the ISSO Shooting Nationals took place at Sancta Maria International School in Faridabad, providing a platform for the next generation of shooters to demonstrate their skills. Over 200 young athletes from more than 75 schools participated in this four-day event, competing in various categories for U-14, U-17, and U-19 boys and girls.

Inspiration from Recent Achievements

The recent success of Indian shooters in the 10m air rifle events at the Asian Games, where they earned four silver medals and one bronze, serves as an inspiration for these young competitors. The ISSO Shooting Nationals allowed school athletes to engage in competitive shooting at a national level, showcasing the discipline, patience, and precision required in the sport.

National Champions Announced

U-14 Category Winners

In the U-14 division, gold medalists included:

Dyuti Reddy Chavva (One World International School - Sarjapur Campus) in 10m Air Pistol Girls

Vrinda Srivastava (Candor International School) in 10m Air Rifle Peep Sight Girls

Ripanshi Dutta (Calcutta International School) in 10m Air Rifle Open Sight Girls

Adhavan Karthikkumar (HLC International School) in 10m Air Pistol Boys

Vivaan Ayyar (Oakridge International School Bangalore) in 10m Air Rifle Peep Sight Boys

Rudra Sachin Awale (Sanjay Ghodawat International School) in 10m Air Rifle Open Sight Boys

U-17 Category Winners

In the U-17 category, gold medals were awarded to:

Niara Abhijit Kedar (Chatrabhuj Narsee School, Mumbai) in 10m Air Pistol Girls

Riya Pradeep Rathnam (One World International School - Sarjapur Campus) in 10m Air Rifle Peep Sight Girls

Rimsha Sachin Patil (Sanjay Ghodawat International School) in 10m Air Rifle Open Sight Girls

Chadhurvedh M (Lady Andal School) in 10m Air Pistol Boys

Ayush P Chipalkatti (Primus Public School) in 10m Air Rifle Peep Sight Boys

Parshva Modi (Utpal Shanghvi Global School) in 10m Air Rifle Open Sight Boys

U-19 Category Winners

In the U-19 division, the gold medalists included:

Niharika Kabra (Neerja Modi World School) in 10m Air Rifle Peep Sight Girls

Bomin Kim (Lancers International School) in 10m Air Pistol Girls

Urvi Deepak Salokhe (Sanjay Ghodawat International School) in 10m Air Rifle Open Sight Girls

Jay Tushar Donga (Mayo College) in 10m Air Rifle Peep Sight Boys

Indraneel Dattatraya Mahamuni (Vishwashanti Gurukul World School) in 10m Air Pistol Boys

Harshwardhan Umesh Bhosale (Sanjay Ghodawat International School) in 10m Air Rifle Open Sight Boys

Nurturing Future Shooters

Gaurav Dixit, Director of ISSO, emphasized the importance of shooting as a sport that instills essential qualities such as patience, discipline, and focus under pressure. He noted that with the impressive performances of Indian shooters at the Asian Games, events like the ISSO Shooting Nationals are crucial for young athletes to hone their skills and aspire to reach elite levels.

Smriti K, Head of School at Sancta Maria International School, expressed pride in hosting the Nationals, highlighting the growing interest in various sports among children and the school's commitment to supporting such initiatives.

Conclusion

The ISSO Shooting Nationals not only showcased the talent of young shooters but also provided them with invaluable competitive experience, reflecting the increasing enthusiasm for shooting sports at the school level.