Shooting Competition
Indian Shooter Suruchi Singh Rises to World No. 1 in Women’s 10m Air Pistol
At 19, Singh tops ISSF rankings after a string of World Cup victories and Asian Championship medals
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✍️By ZRIntel Editorial Team📍New Delhi, India
On September 4, 2025, Indian shooting star Suruchi Inder Singh secured the world No. 1 ranking in the womens 10m air pistol discipline, according to the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF). At just 19 years old, Singh has surged to the top with a total of 4162 points, surpassing Chinas Yao Qianxun, who holds 3195 points, and Wei Qian, who stands third with 2178 points. Her rapid rise marks a breakthrough moment in Indian shooting, signaling the arrival of a new generation of competitors capable of challenging established global champions. Singhs ascent is the product of an extraordinary season on the senior international circuit. After debuting earlier this year, she went on to capture individual gold medals in all three ISSF World CupsMunich, Lima, and Buenos Aires. Each victory reinforced her consistency and composure under pressure, vital attributes for sustained excellence in precision sports. In addition to individual success, she also won the mixed team gold in Lima and recently added two bronze medals in the mixed and womens team events at the Asian Shooting Championship 2025. These performances underscore both her versatility and her ability to excel in team formats. Her rise is not in isolation. The broader Indian contingent has also made significant gains on the international stage. Double Olympic medalist Manu Bhaker remains a prominent competitor, ranking sixth in the 10m air pistol with 1988 points. Bhaker also sits fourth in the 25m air pistol standings, while compatriot Esha Singh is sixth in that category with 1512 points. Beyond pistol events, Indias Sift Kaur Samra, who claimed gold at the Asian Championships in the 50m rifle 3 positions, has risen to second place globally with 3034 points. Ashi Chouksey holds tenth in the same discipline, while Olympian Elavenil Valarivan is ranked fifth in the womens 10m air rifle. These achievements reflect the growing depth of talent in Indian shooting. Once reliant on a handful of standout athletes, the country now fields multiple shooters consistently ranked in the worlds top ten across pistol and rifle events. This momentum suggests that India is evolving into a sustained power in the sport rather than a nation of occasional medal winners. Singhs success is also symbolic for younger athletes, offering a roadmap for those transitioning from junior to senior levels. Her rise from newcomer to world leader in a single year demonstrates the value of focused training, mental resilience, and seizing opportunities in the international arena. For India, the achievement carries cultural weight as well. Shooting has become one of the countrys most promising Olympic sports, producing consistent medal contenders and fueling investment in training infrastructure. Looking ahead, Singh is preparing for her first senior World Championships, where she will attempt to convert her ranking dominance into a major title. Expectations will be high, but so too is her confidence, buoyed by the unprecedented run of victories in her debut year. Whether she maintains her position will depend on sustaining focus across a grueling competition schedule, but her performance thus far indicates she is ready for the challenge.