ISSF (International Shooting Sport Federation) Junior World Cup 2025

Current Context: The ISSF Junior World Cup 2025 was held at the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range, New Delhi, from 24 Sept – 2 Oct 2025, with 208 shooters from 19 nations.

• In Women’s 50m Rifle Prone, India swept the podium – Anushka Thokur, Anshika, Aadhya Agrawal.
• In Men’s 50m Rifle Prone, Kamil Nuriakhmetov (ANA), Deependra Singh Shekhawat (India), Rohit Kanyan (India).
• In Men’s 25m Pistol, Mukesh Nelavalli (India), Aleksandr Kovalev (ANA), Sahil Choudhary (India).
• In Women’s 25m Pistol, Aleksandra Tikhonova (ANA), Tejaswani Singh (India), Alessandra Fait (Italy).
• India also struck gold in 10m Air Rifle Mixed Team through Isha Taksale & Himanshu, reaffirming its dominance in junior shooting.

Question:

Q.1 Which country swept the podium in Women’s 50m Rifle Prone at the ISSF Junior World Cup 2025?
a) Russia
b) India
c) Italy
d) United States

Answer: b) India achieved a clean sweep in Women’s 50m Rifle Prone with Anushka Thokur, Anshika, and Aadhya Agrawal winning gold, silver, and bronze respectively, showcasing the strength of Indian junior shooters in rifle events.