Sainyam (left) secured a medal for India© X (Formerly Twitter)
Sainyam opened India’s medal tally at the ISSF World Cup Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun by clinching a silver medal in the women’s 10m air pistol event on Friday. Delivering a composed performance in the high-stakes final, Sainyam registered a score of 243.4 to secure the podium finish against an elite global field. She had qualified for the final with a score of 579. Her strong showing was built on exceptional domestic form, where she topped the 10m Air Pistol Trial 2 (T2) finals at the National Selection Trials in New Delhi with a score of 243.1. It reinforced her momentum following her silver medal performance at the ISSF World Cup Final in Doha.
The 22-year-old shooter from Chandigarh has enjoyed a steady rise through the international ranks. Having previously won gold medals at the ISSF Junior World Cup in Suhl and the ISSF Junior World Championships in Changwon in 2023, along with a podium finish at the Khelo India Youth Games, she continues to solidify her place in the senior national setup.
“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,” Kalikesh Narayan Singh Deo, president, National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) said.
Among other Indians in the event, Suruchi Inder Singh also reached the eight-woman final, finishing seventh with a score of 137.6 after qualifying with 579-20x.
In qualification, Olympic medalist Manu Bhaker posted the top score among the Indian contingent with 582-12x while competing under RPO (Ranking Points Only) status.
Esha Singh finished 13th with 577-22x, while Lakshita recorded 572-14x in her RPO outing.
(Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)
Featured Video Of The Day
Spain’s Royal Family Welcomes World Cup Champions To Zarzuela Palace
Topics mentioned in this article
