India Achieves Best-Ever Finish at ISSF World Cup Final 2025 With Six Medals
India concluded its best-ever ISSF World Cup Final campaign in Doha by winning six medals , finishing second on the overall medals table behind China. This historic performance showcased India’s rising dominance across pistol, rifle and shotgun events at the season-ending global meet.
Unprecedented Medal Tally
The Indian contingent captured two gold, three silver and one bronze , marking the highest number of medals the country has ever earned at a World Cup Final. China claimed the top position with four golds and a total of nine medals, while the United States finished in third place.
Pistol Shooters Lead the Gold Charge
Simranpreet Kaur Brar delivered a stellar gold in the women’s 25m pistol , exhibiting composure throughout the final. Suruchi Phogat added India’s second gold in the women’s 10m air pistol , reinforcing India’s strength in precision pistol shooting on the world stage.
Silvers Across Rifle and Pistol
India’s medal spread widened with breakthrough podium finishes.
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Sainyam secured a historic silver, contributing to India’s first individual double-podium finish at a World Cup Final.
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Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar clinched silver in the men’s 50m rifle 3 positions , showcasing technical mastery.
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Anish Bhanwala added another silver in the 25m rapid-fire pistol , extending his consistent international form.
Shotgun Performances and Bronze Finish
In shotgun, Zorawar Singh Sandhu reached the men’s trap final after qualifying with 119, ultimately finishing seventh under the updated eight-shooter final format. Samrat Rana , reigning world champion, ensured India’s podium sweep with a bronze in the 10m air pistol .
Exam Oriented Facts
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India won six medals : 2 gold, 3 silver, 1 bronze.
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Finished second overall at the 2025 ISSF World Cup Final.
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China topped with four golds and nine medals .
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India’s best-ever performance in World Cup Final history.
Month: Current Affairs - December 09, 2025
Category: ISSF Shooting