Gurpreet Singh Claims Silver as India Finish Third at ISSF Worlds
India concluded a highly successful shooting campaign at the ISSF World Championships 2025 , with Olympian Gurpreet Singh clinching silver in the men’s 25m Centre Fire Pistol event. In a nail-biting finish, Gurpreet tied on points with Ukraine’s Pavlo Korostylov but narrowly missed the world title on the basis of inner-10 count , the tie-breaker method that awards victory to the shooter with more precision centre hits.
Thrilling Battle in the 25m Centre Fire Pistol Final
Gurpreet delivered an impressive comeback after finishing ninth in the precision stage. His exceptional rapid-fire score of 296-10x propelled him into medal contention. Although both he and Korostylov finished level on aggregate, the Ukrainian shooter edged ahead due to superior inner-10s, including a flawless final series. France’s Yann Pierre Louis Fridrici secured bronze.
India Finishes Third with 13 Medals
India wrapped up the championship with 13 medals — 3 gold, 6 silver and 4 bronze —placing third in the overall standings behind China and South Korea. China led the medal table with 12 gold medals , while South Korea followed with seven golds. India’s consistent podium finishes demonstrated the depth of its shooting squad ahead of future international competitions.
Strong Performances Across Events
India’s medal haul was strengthened by standout victories from Samrat Rana in the 10m Air Pistol event and Ravinder Singh in the 50m Standard Pistol. Consistent results from Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar, Esha Singh, Anish Bhanwala and others highlighted India’s growing dominance across pistol and rifle events.
Exam Oriented Facts
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Gurpreet Singh won silver in the 25m Centre Fire Pistol event.
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India finished third overall with 13 medals (3 gold, 6 silver, 4 bronze).
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Pavlo Korostylov won gold on inner-10 count after tying with Gurpreet.
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China topped the table with 12 gold medals .
Month: Current Affairs - November 18, 2025
Category: Shooting Sports