Simranpreet Kaur Shines at ISSF World Cup Final 2025 with Gold Medal
Simranpreet Kaur's Remarkable Achievement
Indian shooter Simranpreet Kaur showcased an outstanding performance at the ISSF World Cup Final 2025, securing the gold medal in the women's 25m pistol event and equaling the junior world record in Doha on Sunday.
Mixed Results for Indian Shooters
In contrast, Olympic medalist Manu Bhaker had a disappointing outing, finishing without a podium finish. Simranpreet, aged 21, scored 41 out of 50 in the final, matching the junior world record previously set by Yang Ji-in from South Korea, who placed fourth in Doha. Yao Qianxun from China took home the silver medal with a score of 36 out of 50, while Germany's Doreen Vennekamp secured the bronze with 30 out of 45. This gold medal marks Simranpreet's first at an ISSF World Cup Final, establishing her as one of the leading young shooting talents globally.
Manu Bhaker's Struggles
Manu Bhaker faced challenges during her campaign, finishing ninth in the qualification round for the women's 25m pistol event, which meant she did not qualify for the final. Earlier, she had placed fifth in the women's 10m air pistol final on Saturday, concluding her Doha journey without a medal.
Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar Wins Silver
In the men's 50m rifle 3 positions event, Olympian Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar earned the silver medal, marking his first at an ISSF World Cup Final. He finished just 0.9 points behind Czech shooter Jiri Privratsky, who set a world record with a score of 414.2 in the new 40-shot final format. Aishwary secured silver, while Jiri claimed gold. Liu Yukun from China, the Paris 2024 gold medalist, took home the bronze with a score of 388.9.
Overview of the ISSF World Cup Final
The Doha event signifies the conclusion of the 2025 ISSF season, wrapping up on December 9. Competitive events are scheduled from December 6 to 8. The ISSF World Cup Final features 10 shooters selected through a qualification system. The defending champion automatically qualifies, and winners from the four World Cup stages secure additional spots. If a qualified shooter wins again, their extra spot is passed to the next eligible competitor. Alongside these five slots, two more shooters are chosen based on their World Cup rankings, while the remaining three spots are filled by medallists from the ISSF World Championship. The ISSF World Cup Final includes only the 12 individual Olympic shooting events across rifle, pistol, and shotgun disciplines, with no team events.