India’s Best-Ever Medal Tally at ISSF World Cup Final

India completed a historic ISSF World Cup Final campaign in Doha with six medals, marking the nation’s finest finish at the annual season-ending shooting event. Strong performances across pistol, rifle, and shotgun disciplines propelled India to second place on the medals table, behind China.

Record Medal Tally for India

The contingent amassed two gold, three silver, and one bronze medal. This marked the highest number of medals India has ever secured at a World Cup Final, reflecting improved depth and consistency across events. China topped the standings with four golds and nine medals in total, while the United States finished third.

Gold Medal Performances in Pistol Events

Simranpreet Kaur Brar clinched gold in the women’s 25m pistol with a composed display in the finals. Suruchi Phogat added a second gold in the women’s 10m air pistol, sealing a significant return to form. Their victories established India as a strong force in global pistol shooting.

Silver Medals Across Rifle and Pistol

Sainyam delivered a breakthrough silver, contributing to India’s first-ever double podium at a World Cup Final in an individual event. Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar secured silver in the men’s 50m rifle 3 positions, displaying strong technical skill. Anish Bhanwala earned silver in the men’s 25m rapid-fire pistol, maintaining his consistent international record.

Exam Oriented Facts

• India finished second in the overall medals table at the 2025 ISSF World Cup Final.
• China topped the event with four golds and nine medals.
• India won six medals: two gold, three silver, and one bronze.
• This was India’s best performance at any ISSF World Cup Final.

Shotgun Results and Final Standings

Zorawar Singh Sandhu reached the men’s trap final after qualifying with a score of 119 but finished seventh in the expanded eight-shooter final under the new ISSF format. Samrat Rana, the reigning world champion, added India’s lone bronze in the men’s 10m air pistol. The campaign concluded with India firmly asserting its place among the world’s top shooting nations.