Shooting Competition
ISSF World Championship Rifle/Pistol 2025: India draw blank in women’s 50m rifle 3 positions
ISSF World Championship Rifle/Pistol 2025: India draw blank in women’s 50m rifle 3 positions
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✍️By ZRIntel Editorial Team📍Cairo, Egypt
The ISSF World Championship Rifle/Pistol 2025, held in Cairo, Egypt, has showcased intense competition among the worlds best shooters, but for India's female competitors, the day was less than fruitful in the women's 50m rifle 3 positions event. On Wednesday, Indian shooters Ashi Chouksey, Anjum Moudgil, and Sift Kaur Samra aimed for a spot in the finals at the historic Olympic Shooting Range, but they fell short in a highly competitive field. Ashi Chouksey emerged as the best-placed Indian with a score of 588-26x, securing the 15th position in qualification. Unfortunately, she was just one point shy of earning the coveted final slot, which was taken by Japan's Misaki Nobata. Anjum Moudgil, another Olympian, placed 17th with 587-23x, while Sift Kaur Samra saw her efforts land her in the 48th position with a score of 580-28x. Despite their disappointment, these athletes have brought significant attention to women's shooting sports in India. On a bright note, Norway's Jeanette Hegg Duestad continued her impressive run, clinching her second individual world title in the championship with a score of 465.8 in the final. Youth also flourished at the event, as Switzerland's 17-year-old Emely Jaeggi set the junior world record, marking her silver with a score of 465.3. Great Britain's Seonaid McIntosh returned to the spotlight with a bronze medal finish at 454.6, further underscoring the rising talents in the world of competitive shooting. In this championship, India has not completely lost its foothold; the team remains a formidable force, holding onto the second position in the overall medal standings. With three gold, five silver, and three bronze medals, they continue to trail behind the People's Republic of China, who leads with a significant haul of nine golds and a total of 15 medals. Looking ahead, the anticipation builds for Thursday's events, particularly the precision stage of the women's 25m sports pistol event, featuring two-time Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker alongside Esha Singh and Rahi Sarnobat. These athletes have the potential to turn the tide for India, and fans are eagerly waiting to see if they can add to India's medal tally. Earlier in the tournament, India's Samrat Rana had already brought home the individual and team gold medals in the men's 10m air pistol shooting event, while Army shooter Ravinder Singh claimed gold in the men's 50m pistol, a non-Olympic event. The display of talent and dedication from these shooters continues to bolster the hopes and ambitions of the shooting sports community in India. As the championships progress, it is clear that while the journey may have had its setbacks for some Indian competitors, their efforts, and the results achieved reflect growing trends in womens shooting sports. The participation and performance of emerging talents indicate a bright future for competitive shooting culture within the country. The rifle/pistol events at global championships underscore the importance of resilience and the relentless pursuit of excellence, particularly for women in sports.