Archive · 26 Jul 2026
Indian Shooters Fail to Medal at World Cup
The Indian shooters had a tough time at the World Cup in Hangzhou.
Aishwary and Niraj made it to the final but didn't win any medals.
China did really well, winning lots of medals.
The Indian women's pistol team has a chance to do better in the next event.
It's been a bit disappointing for India so far.
Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar and Niraj Kumar advanced to the final but did not medal.
China's Zhang Changhong set a world record to win gold.
India's only medal so far is a silver by Sainyam in the women’s 10m air pistol.
Esha Singh and Manu Bhaker are in strong positions for the women’s 25m pistol final.
China leads the medal tally with 13 medals, while India is tied for seventh with one silver.
- Who
- Indian shooters Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar, Niraj Kumar, Rudrankksh Patil, Esha Singh, Manu Bhaker, and Rahi Sarnobat
- What
- Failed to medal in the men’s 50m rifle 3-positions final and women’s 25m pistol event
- When
- July 26
- Where
- Hangzhou
- Why
- Despite strong qualification performances, they could not convert them into podium finishes.
Optimistic View
Pessimistic View
Performance Expectations
Optimistic View
The Indian shooters showed strong performances in qualification, indicating potential for future success.
Pessimistic View
Despite strong qualification, the shooters failed to secure any medals, highlighting a need for improvement.
- Event
- ISSF World Cup (Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun)
- Location
- Hangzhou
- Date
- July 26
- Indian Medal Count
- 1 Silver
- China's Medal Count
- 13 Medals (6 Gold, 3 Silver, 4 Bronze)