Akhil Sheoran Shines at ISSF World Cup Final
The International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup Final is underway in New Delhi, India, at the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range. Akhil Sheoran, an experienced shooter, won his first World Cup Final medal by securing bronze in the men’s 50m rifle 3 positions event. This achievement adds to India’s medal tally, which also includes a silver won by Sonam Uttam Maskar in the women’s air rifle event.
Ganemat Sekhon Sets New National Record
Ganemat Sekhon, a trailblazer in women’s skeet shooting, set a new national record with a qualification score of 122, surpassing her previous record. She qualified in fourth place for the finals, with American Dania Jo Vizzi taking third and former Olympic champion Diana Bacosi of Italy leading the field.
European Nations Dominate
European countries excelled on the second day of the competition, 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 title in the men’s 25m rapid-fire pistol event, contributing to China’s lead in the medal tally.
Other Indian Performances
Other Indian shooters also performed well, with Vivaan Kapoor, Anantjeet Singh Naruka, and Mairaj Ahmad Khan qualifying for the finals in their respective shotgun events. Maheshwari Chauhan and Bhowneesh Mendiratta finished eighth in their qualifiers.
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.
ISSF -: ISSF stands for International Shooting Sport Federation. It is the organization that governs international shooting competitions.
World Cup Final -: The World Cup Final is a prestigious shooting competition where top shooters from around the world compete. It is organized by the ISSF.
50m rifle 3 positions -: In this shooting event, competitors shoot from three different positions: kneeling, prone, and standing, at a target 50 meters away.
Ganemat Sekhon -: Ganemat Sekhon is an Indian shooter who competes in skeet shooting. She set a new national record in women’s skeet at the event.
Skeet -: Skeet is a type of shooting sport where participants aim to hit clay targets that are launched into the air from two fixed stations.
Vivaan Kapoor -: Vivaan Kapoor is an Indian shooter who participated in the ISSF World Cup Final and qualified for the finals in his event.
Anantjeet Singh Naruka -: Anantjeet Singh Naruka is another Indian shooter who qualified for the finals in his event at the ISSF World Cup Final.
Medal tally -: The medal tally is a table that shows the number of medals each country has won in a competition. China is leading the tally in this event.
