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Sainyam Wins Silver in Women's 10m Air Pistol
Sainyam Vij, a young shooter from Chandigarh, won a silver medal in the women's 10m air pistol event at the ISSF World Cup in Hangzhou.
She scored 243.4 in the final, showing great skill and composure.
This is her second silver medal at a World Cup, following her success in Doha.
She has also won junior gold medals and performed well in the Khelo India Youth Games.
The president of the National Rifle Association of India praised her dedication and discipline.
Sainyam competed against top shooters, including an Olympic champion and the world number one, and finished just 0.2 points behind the winner.
Sainyam Vij won a silver medal in the women's 10m air pistol event at the ISSF World Cup in Hangzhou.
She scored 243.4 in the final, demonstrating exceptional composure.
This is her second silver medal at a World Cup, following her success in Doha.
Sainyam has a history of international success, including junior gold medals and a Khelo India Youth Games podium finish.
The NRAI president praised her dedication and technical discipline on the world stage.
- Who
- Sainyam Vij, a 22-year-old shooter from Chandigarh
- What
- Won a silver medal in the women's 10m air pistol event at the ISSF World Cup in Hangzhou
- Where
- Hangzhou, China
- When
- On Friday
- Why
- Demonstrated exceptional composure and technical discipline against an elite global field
Sainyam's Achievement
Challenges in International Shooting
Performance and Achievement
Sainyam's Achievement
Sainyam's silver medal is a significant achievement for India in the ISSF World Cup.
Challenges in International Shooting
Competing internationally requires immense composure and technical discipline.
Key facts
- Event
- ISSF World Cup in Hangzhou
- Medal
- Silver
- Score
- 243.4
- Age
- 22
- Hometown
- Chandigarh
- Previous Achievements
- Junior gold medals, Khelo India Youth Games podium finish
- NRAI President
- Kalikesh Narayan Singh Deo
Timeline
India's powerhouse team boosts women's 10m air pistol event.
Then, Sainyam Vij clinches silver after initial medal drought.
Vij triumphs in Hangzhou's women's 10m air pistol event.
Quotes
Kalikesh Narayan Singh Deo
President of the National Rifle Association of India
“Sainyam's podium finish in Hangzhou is a testament to her dedication and technical discipline on the world stage. Competing against a top‑tier international field requires immense composure, and her performance reflects the high standards she consistently strives for.”
thestatesman.com
rediff.com
Sainyam Vij
Indian shooter from Chandigarh
“Whenever I shoot, I don’t shoot with the idea of whom I am competing against or whether she is an Olympic champion, China ho ya Korea, mera competition mere se hi hai. Whether it’s China or Korea, my competition is only with myself.”
indianexpress.com
Sources
ISSF World Cup Hangzhou: Sainyam wins silver in women’s 10m air pistol, opens India’s medal tally
ISSF WC: Khelo India product Sainyam shoots silver in women’s 10m pistol
Silver in a field of Olympic champions: Sainyam Vij’s best day yet
India's Sainyam Shines With Silver In Women's 10m Air Pistol
ISSF World Cup: Sainyam wins 10m air pistol silver
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