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India Tops Medal Tally at ISSF Junior World Cup Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun 2025 in New Delhi.

Sports | Dated: 08 Oct 2025

The International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) Junior World Cup Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun 2025 concluded its final stage at Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range, New Delhi, India, from September 24 to October 2, 2025, with India finishing at the top in the medal tally with 26 medals, including 8 golds.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - The 2025 edition marked the 11th edition of the ISSF Junior World Cup and the first time it was hosted in India. The event featured 208 shooters from 19 federations competing across 15 Olympic and three non-Olympic medal events, highlighting India’s growing prominence in junior shooting sports.
  • - India’s medal tally included 8 golds, 10 silver, and 8 bronze medals, establishing the country as the top performer. Individual Neutral Athletes (INA) secured 12 medals, Italy won 5, China earned 4, and the Czech Republic collected 4 medals in the competition.
  • - Junior world champion Mukesh Nelavalli earned gold in the men’s 25-meter pistol event, showcasing his dominance in junior shooting. Tejaswani Singh won silver in the women’s 25-meter pistol event after topping qualification with 580-17x in the final, reflecting India’s strong performance in pistol disciplines.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) Indian gold medalists included Jonathan Gavin Antony in men’s 10m air pistol (individual), Ojasvi Thakur in women’s 10m air rifle (individual), Himanshu in men’s 10m air rifle (individual), and the mixed team events saw Isha Anil Taksale & Himanshu and Rashmika Sahgal & Kapil securing gold in 10m air rifle and 10m air pistol respectively.
  • (ii) The ISSF Junior World Cup 2025 served as a platform for emerging talent, with India fielding a total of 69 shooters across 15 Olympic events.
  • (iii) The previous edition of the ISSF Junior World Cup was held in Suhl, Germany, from May 19–27, 2025, and India’s top finish in New Delhi marked a significant improvement in performance, reinforcing the country’s commitment to nurturing young shooting talent and maintaining global competitiveness.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Which country topped the medal tally at the ISSF Junior World Cup Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun 2025 recently held in New Delhi?

Correct Answer: India

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