Archive · 23 Jul 2026
India's Medal Drought Continues at Shooting World Cup
Indian shooters had a tough time at the ISSF World Cup in Hangzhou.
They didn't win any medals for the second day in a row.
Vidarsa Vinod was the only one who made it to the final, finishing sixth.
Other shooters like Ashi Chouksey, Tilottama Sen, and Gurjoat Khangura didn't do well in their events.
This is worrying because the Asian Games are coming up soon.
Bhavesh Shekhawat did well in the men's 25m rapid fire pistol, so there's still hope for India.
China and the United States are leading the medal tally.
Indian shooters failed to win any medals for the second consecutive day at the ISSF World Cup in Hangzhou.
Vidarsa Vinod was the only Indian to reach a final, finishing sixth in the women's 50m rifle three positions event.
Other Indian participants struggled in their respective qualifications.
The poor performance raises concerns ahead of the Asian Games.
Bhavesh Shekhawat kept hopes alive in the men's 25m rapid fire pistol, with Stage 2 scheduled for Friday.
- Who
- Indian shooters
- What
- Failed to win any medals at the ISSF World Cup
- When
- Thursday
- Where
- Hangzhou, China
- Why
- Poor performance in qualifications and finals
Concerns Over Preparation
Hope for Improvement
Performance Concerns
Concerns Over Preparation
The poor performance raises concerns about India's readiness for the Asian Games.
Hope for Improvement
Bhavesh Shekhawat's performance in the men's 25m rapid fire pistol keeps hopes alive.
- Event
- ISSF World Cup in Hangzhou
- Date
- Thursday
- Indian Finalist
- Vidarsa Vinod (6th in women's 50m rifle three positions)
- Top Performer
- Gurjoat Khangura (6th in men's skeet)
- Next Stage
- Men's 25m rapid fire pistol Stage 2 on Friday
- Upcoming Event
- Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya