Avani Lekhara won the gold medal at the 2025 Para Shooting World Cup in Al Ain, Dubai

Current Context: The 2025 World Shooting Para Sport (WSPS) World Cup was held in Al Ain, UAE, from 25 Oct–5 Nov 2025.

• It featured 213 athletes from 39 nations, competing in rifle, pistol, and shotgun events.
• India’s 23‑member team, led by Paralympic champion Avani Lekhara, delivered strong performances.
• Avani won gold in 10m Air Rifle SH1, while Manish Narwal secured gold in 50m Pistol SH1.
• Rubi Kumari added a silver in 25m Pistol SH1, and Sidhartha Babu earned bronze in 50m Rifle Prone SH1.
• China topped the medal tally, followed by strong showings from Ukraine and India.
• This was the final WSPS event of 2025, serving as preparation for the upcoming 2028 Paralympic Games.

Question:

Q.1 Which Indian shooter secured gold in the 50-metre Pistol SH1 event at the 2025 World Shooting Para Sport World Cup?
a) Sidhartha Babu
b) Rubi Kumari
c) Avani Lekhara
d) Manish Narwal

Answer: d) Manish Narwal struck gold in the 50-metre Pistol SH1 discipline.