India Finishes Second Overall in First ISSF World Cup 2025

Current Context: India finished second overall in the first ISSF World Cup 2025, held in Buenos Aires, securing a total of 8 medals: 4 gold, 2 silver, and 2 bronze.

• This strong performance marked a successful start to the international shooting season for the Indian team.

Total Medals: 8

• Gold: 4
• Silver: 2
• Bronze: 2

Medal Tally:

• 1st Place: China with 11 medals (5 gold, 3 silver, 3 bronze)
• 3rd Place: USA with 6 medals (2 gold, 3 silver, 1 bronze)

Key Indian Medal Winners:

• Sift Kaur Samra: Gold in Women’s 50m Rifle 3 Positions
• Suruchi Singh: Gold in Women’s 10m Air Pistol
• Vijayveer Sidhu: Gold in Men’s 25m Rapid-Fire Pistol
• Esha Singh: Silver in Women’s 25m Pistol
• Saurabh Chaudhary & Suruchi Singh: Bronze in Mixed 10m Air Pistol
• Chain Singh: Bronze in Men’s 50m Rifle 3 Positions

Notable Achievements:

• Vijayveer Sidhu became the first Indian to win gold in the Men’s 25m Rapid-Fire Pistol event at any ISSF World Cup.
• Suruchi Singh defeated double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker in her events, showcasing her remarkable talent.

Question:

Q.1 What was India's overall position in the first ISSF World Cup 2025 held in Buenos Aires?
a) First
b) Second
c) Third
d) Fourth

Answer: b) India finished second overall in the ISSF World Cup 2025, securing a total of 8 medals, which marked a successful start to the international shooting season.