Indian Shooter Sainyam Wins Silver at ISSF World Cup
Sainyam Shines at ISSF World Cup
File image of Indian shooter Sainyam(Photo: @the_bridge_in/X)
Hangzhou, July 24: Indian shooter Sainyam secured a silver medal in the Women's 10m Air Pistol event during the ongoing ISSF World Cup Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun, marking India's first medal at this competition.
With a steady and impressive performance in the final, Sainyam achieved a total score of 243.4, earning her spot on the podium.
This victory represents her second silver medal at the ISSF World Cup, highlighting her growing consistency in international shooting.
A former junior world and Asian champion, Sainyam qualified for the finals with a commendable score of 579 in the qualification round, showcasing her precision before competing in the final.
The Indian team, consisting of 36 members, includes a mix of seasoned Olympians and promising newcomers across various shooting disciplines, participating in both individual and mixed-team events.
Alongside Manu and Swapnil, notable athletes such as Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar, Esha Singh, Suruchi, Elavenil Valarivan, Sift Kaur Samra, Sonam Uttam Maskar, Anish Bhanwala, Raiza Dhillon, Ganemat Sekhon, and Olympian Anant Jeet Singh Naruka are part of the contingent.
In the rifle events, Parth Rakesh Mane, Himanshu Dhillon, Shahu Tushar Mane, and Rudrankksh Balasaheb Patil will represent India in the men's 10m Air Rifle, while Elavenil Valarivan, Sonam Uttam Maskar, and Sakshi Sunil Padekar will compete in the women's category. The men's 50m Rifle 3 Positions team includes Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar, Niraj Kumar, and Rudrankksh Balasaheb Patil, while Ashi Chouksey, Vidarsa K. Vinod, and Sift Kaur Samra will participate in the women's event.
India's pistol events will be led by Suruchi, Sainyam, and Esha Singh in the women's 10m Air Pistol, with Kedarling B. Uchaganve, Kamaljeet, and Aakash Bhardwaj competing in the men's category. The women's 25m pistol team features Manu Bhaker, Esha Singh, and Rahi Sarnobat, while Anish Bhanwala, Omkar Singh, and Bhavesh Shekhawat will represent the men's 25m rapid fire pistol squad.
In shotgun events, Udavir Singh Jajee, Bhowneesh Mendiratta, and Vivaan Kapoor will compete in men's trap, while Pragati Dubey, Kirti Gupta, and Rajeshwari Kumari will form the women's trap team.
The men's Skeet team consists of Gurjoat Singh Khangura, Parampal Singh Guron, and Abhay Singh, while Ganemat Sekhon, Darshna Rathore, and Yashasvi Rathore will represent India in the women's Skeet competition.
Additionally, India will participate in the 10m Air Rifle Mixed Team, 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team, and Trap Mixed Team events.