India Shines at ISSF Junior World Cup 2026 with Seven Medals
Impressive Performance by Young Shooters
The young shooting team from India showcased their talent at the ISSF Junior World Cup 2026, securing four medals on Wednesday, bringing their total to seven. Sejal Kamble led the way by winning a silver medal in the women's 25m pistol event. She scored 27 in the final, finishing second to neutral athlete Katsiaryna Ivanova, who took home the gold, while Sofiia Smetankina earned the bronze. Kamble had an outstanding qualification round, finishing first with a score of 580, as reported by Olympics.com.
Men's 25m Pistol Event Highlights
In the men's 25m pistol category, India made a strong showing on the podium. Raj Chandra secured a silver medal with a score of 580, while Abhinav Deshwal followed closely, winning bronze with 578. The gold medal was claimed by Kirill Tsukanov, the only non-Indian shooter among the top six, highlighting India's prowess in this discipline.
Rohit Kanyan's Silver in Rifle Prone
Rohit Kanyan contributed to India's medal tally by winning silver in the men's 50m rifle prone event. He scored 615.8, just 0.5 points shy of gold, which went to Kazakhstan's Oleg Noskov. Neutral athlete Arseni Livantsou took home the bronze, while India's Shivendra Bahadur Singh finished in fourth place.
Skeet Event Results
In the skeet competitions, Risham Guron qualified well for the women's final but ended up in seventh place. Meanwhile, Ishaan Singh Libra narrowly missed out on a medal in the men's event, finishing fourth.
India's Total Medal Count
With these recent achievements, India's overall medal count now includes one gold, four silver, and two bronze medals. Earlier in the competition, Shiva Narwal won gold and Chirag Sharma earned silver in the men's 10m air pistol, while Panaah Bhugra secured silver in the women's 10m air rifle.
Cairo World Cup Overview
The Cairo leg of the World Cup has seen participation from 284 shooters representing 25 federations, with India sending the largest team of 71 athletes, reinforcing its strong legacy in junior shooting on the international stage.