Why in News? 

• Indian shooter Sift Kaur Samra secured a bronze medal in the women’s 50m rifle 3 positions event at the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup 2025. 

Sift Kaur Samra 

About ISSF

• The ISSF World Cup is an international shooting competition organised by the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF).  
• It gathers top shooters from around the world to compete in various shooting disciplines, including rifle, pistol, and shotgun events.  
• The World Cup serves as a prestigious event in the shooting calendar, with athletes aiming to qualify for the Olympic Games and other major competitions.  
• In 2025, the ISSF World Cup is being held in Munich, Germany.