Cairo: India began their International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Championship campaign with a bronze in the women’s 25m pistol team junior competition. The trio Esha Singh, Naamya Kapoor, and Vibhuti Bhatia demolished team Germany 17-1 in the bronze medal match to get India on the medal tally on day one of the competition.
“From left to right, Naamya Kapoor, Vibhuti Bhatia & Singhesha10 atop the ISSF Shooting world championship podium after winning in the Junior Women’s 25m Pistol team competition Many congratulations once again”, tweeted NRAI.
In the corresponding junior men’s event, Surya Pratap Singh finished 13th, while Pankaj Mukheja finished 14th, and Harsh Singla 20th place. Adriyan Karmakar ended 27th place. However, in 50m rifle shooting, mixed team junior competition, two Indian pairs made it to the second stage by virtue of finishing in top eight in first qualification.