Samrat Rana Wins 10m Air Pistol World Title

• India’s Samrat Rana , aged 20, created history at the ISSF World Championships 2025 in Cairo , clinching the men’s 10m air pistol gold medal and becoming the first Indian shooter to win a pistol world title in an Olympic discipline . Rana’s landmark victory also powered India to team gold in the same event, marking a major milestone for Indian shooting on the global stage.

Historic Breakthrough for India

• Rana’s win ended India’s long wait for an individual world championship title in a pistol Olympic event . His success came at a time when India has been rapidly rising in international shooting, contributing to one of the country’s best medal tallies at an ISSF World Championships.

How the Final Unfolded

• In a thrilling finale, Rana maintained composure through intense pressure, finishing with 243.7 points , narrowly defeating China’s Hu Kai , who scored 243.3 . Fellow Indian Varun Tomar claimed bronze with 221.7 , marking the first time two Indians stood on the same world championship pistol podium. Rana’s calm under pressure during the last two series sealed his victory, showcasing maturity beyond his years.

Team Gold and Qualification Dominance

• India secured team gold with a combined score of 1754 , comprising Samrat Rana (586) , Varun Tomar (586) , and Shravan Kumar (582) — finishing ahead of Italy and Germany . In qualification, both Rana and Tomar shot 586 , but Rana topped on inner-10s (27) to Tomar’s 26 , underscoring his precision and control.

Profile and Training Journey

• Hailing from Karnal, Haryana , Rana trained under his father, progressing quickly through the junior ranks . His win in Cairo — the same venue where he earlier achieved junior success — symbolizes India’s growing strength in the pistol discipline.

Exam Pointers

• Event: Men’s 10m Air Pistol, ISSF World Championships 2025

• Gold: Samrat Rana (243.7)

• Silver: Hu Kai (243.3)

• Bronze: Varun Tomar (221.7)

• Team Gold Total: 1754 (Rana, Tomar, Shravan Kumar)

• From: Karnal, Haryana