ISSF World Cup Final Highlights in New Delhi
Akhil Sheoran’s Bronze Triumph
Akhil Sheoran secured a bronze medal in the men’s 50m rifle 3 positions at the ISSF World Cup Final in New Delhi. This marked his first world cup final medal. Akhil’s performance added to India’s medal tally, which also includes a silver from Sonam Uttam Maskar in women’s air rifle.
Ganemat Sekhon’s National Record
Ganemat Sekhon set a new national record in women’s skeet with a score of 122, surpassing her previous record. She qualified in fourth place after a 56-shot shoot-off.
European Dominance
European nations excelled, winning three out of four gold medals. Denmark’s Ibsen Rikke Maeng won the women’s 3P event, while Germany’s Eder Josefine triumphed in the women’s 25m Pistol final. China’s Li Yuehong defended his men’s 25m rapid-fire pistol title.
Other Indian Performances
Vivaan Kapoor, Anantjeet Singh Naruka, and Mairaj Ahmad Khan qualified for finals in their respective shotgun events. Maheshwari Chauhan and Bhowneesh Mendiratta finished eighth in their qualifiers.
Medal Tally
China leads the medal tally with four golds and three bronzes, followed by Germany and France.
Doubts Revealed
Akhil Sheoran -: Akhil Sheoran is an Indian shooter who competes in rifle shooting events. He recently won a bronze medal at the ISSF World Cup Final.
Ganemat Sekhon -: Ganemat Sekhon is an Indian shooter who competes in skeet shooting events. She set a new national record in women’s skeet at the ISSF World Cup Final.
ISSF World Cup Final -: The ISSF World Cup Final is a shooting competition organized by the International Shooting Sport Federation. It features top shooters from around the world competing in various shooting events.
50m rifle 3 positions -: The 50m rifle 3 positions is a shooting event where competitors shoot from three different positions: kneeling, prone, and standing. It tests the shooter’s skill in all three stances.
Skeet -: Skeet is a type of shooting sport where participants aim to hit clay targets that are launched into the air. It requires quick reflexes and precision.
Eurosport India -: Eurosport India is a sports television channel that broadcasts various sports events, including the ISSF World Cup Final, in India.
