Simranpreet Kaur Shines at ISSF World Cup Final with Gold in 25m Pistol
Simranpreet Kaur's Historic Win
In Doha, Qatar, on December 8, 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. Notably, she equaled the junior world record during the competition. Meanwhile, Olympic medalist Manu Bhaker concluded her participation without earning a medal.
At just 21 years old, Simranpreet achieved a score of 41 out of 50 in the final, matching the junior world record previously set by Yang Ji-in from South Korea, who is the reigning Olympic champion and finished fourth in this event. The silver medal was claimed by China's Yao Qianxun with a score of 36/50, while Germany's Doreen Vennekamp took home the bronze with 30/45.
This gold medal marks Simranpreet's first at an ISSF World Cup Final, establishing her as one of the leading young talents in the shooting sports arena.
Conversely, Manu Bhaker faced a challenging competition, finishing ninth in the qualification round for the women's 25m pistol and missing the final. Earlier, she had placed fifth in the women's 10m air pistol final on Saturday, concluding her Doha journey without a podium finish.
In the men's 50m rifle 3 positions event, Olympian Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar also made headlines by winning the silver medal, marking his first achievement 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. Jiri took home the gold, while Paris 2024 gold medalist Liu Yukun from China secured the bronze with a score of 388.9.
The Doha event signifies the conclusion of the 2025 ISSF season, wrapping up on December 9, with competitive events taking place from December 6 to 8.
The ISSF World Cup Final features 10 shooters selected through a rigorous qualification system. The defending champion automatically qualifies, along with winners from the four World Cup stages. If a qualified shooter wins again, their additional spot is passed to the next eligible competitor.
In addition to 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 exclusively hosts the 12 individual Olympic shooting events across rifle, pistol, and shotgun disciplines, with no team events included.