Archive · 25 Nov 2025

Pranjali wins 25m pistol gold in Deaflympics

Pranjali wins 25m pistol gold in Deaflympics

Pranjali Prashant Dhumal from India won the gold medal in the women’s 25m pistol event at the Deaflympics in Tokyo.

She was the best from the start and won with a score of 34.

Mosina Halyna from Ukraine got the silver medal with 32 points, and Jeon Jiwon from Korea got the bronze with 30 points.

Pranjali also set a new world record in the qualification round with a score of 573.

This is her third medal at the Deaflympics.

Another Indian shooter, Anuya Prasad, finished fourth.

India has won a total of 16 medals in shooting at these Deaflympics, including seven golds.

India's contingent includes 73 athletes and 38 coaches.

The Deaflympics are organized by the International Committee of Sports for the Deaf (ICSD) and are recognized by the International Olympic Committee.

India has been participating in the Deaflympics since 1965 and has won a total of 26 gold, 9 silver, and 17 bronze medals.

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