25-Apr-2025
ISSF World Cup
Why in News?
India delivered an impressive performance at the 2025 ISSF World Cup held in Lima, Peru, from April 13 to 22, 2025. The country secured seven medals, including two golds, and finished third overall in the medal tally.
The ISSF World Cup: It is an annual series of shooting competitions organized by the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF).
Key Highlights of India’s Performance
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Aspect |
Details |
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Location |
Lima, Peru |
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Participants |
Over 400 shooters from 43 nations |
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India’s Squad |
42-member team, second-largest after China |
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India’s Medal Tally |
2 Gold, 4 Silver, 1 Bronze – Total of 7 medals |
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India’s Rank |
3rd on the medal table |
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1st and 2nd Position |
China and USA respectively |
India’s Medal Winners
Gold Medalists
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Athlete(s) |
Event |
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Suruchi Singh |
Women’s 10m Air Pistol (also gold in Buenos Aires) |
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Suruchi Singh & Saurabh Chaudhary |
10m Air Pistol Mixed Team |
Silver Medalists
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Athlete(s) |
Event |
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Manu Bhaker |
Women’s 10m Air Pistol |
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Arjun Babuta |
Men’s 10m Air Rifle |
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Simranpreet Kaur Brar |
Women’s 25m Pistol (first World Cup medal) |
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Rudrannksh Patil & Arya Borse |
10m Air Rifle Mixed Team |
Bronze Medalist
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Athlete |
Event |
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Saurabh Chaudhary |
Men’s 10m Air Pistol |