Indian Shooting Team Set for ISSF World Cup in Munich
ISSF World Cup: 22-member Indian team to compete in Munich event

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A 22-member Indian shooting team will compete in the ISSF World Cup in Munich, Germany, from May 24 to May 31. The squad includes Olympic medalists Manu Bhaker and Esha Singh, who will participate in multiple events, as well as promising debutants like Sakshi Padekar and Suraj Sharma, among others.
- 01The Indian team features both experienced shooters and young talent, with a total of 696 athletes from 80 countries participating in the event.
- 02Manu Bhaker will compete in two individual pistol events and the mixed team pistol event.
- 03Rahi Sarnobat, a two-time Olympian, is the senior-most member of the Indian team.
- 04Debutants include Sakshi Padekar, who has set national records, and Suraj Sharma, a former junior world champion.
- 05The first events will include the 25m Pistol Women Precision Stage and qualifications for the 10m Air Pistol Men.
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The ISSF World Cup Rifle/Pistol is set to take place in Munich, Germany, from May 24 to May 31, featuring a 22-member Indian team. This event will see 696 athletes from 80 countries competing, including top Olympic and World Champions. The Indian squad boasts a blend of experience and youth, highlighted by double Olympic medalist Manu Bhaker and fellow Olympian Esha Singh, who will both compete in multiple pistol events. The competition will kick off at the historic Olympiaschiessanlage, starting with the 25m Pistol Women Precision Stage. The Indian team aims to build on their success from the previous World Cup held in Granada, where they secured a gold medal. Among the notable participants are Rahi Sarnobat, a seasoned competitor, and promising debutants like Sakshi Padekar, who has excelled in national trials, and Suraj Sharma, a young talent with a strong background in junior competitions. This World Cup marks an important opportunity for Indian shooters to showcase their skills on the international stage.
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The performance of Indian shooters could inspire future generations and boost interest in shooting sports in India.
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