Gurpreet Singh Wins Silver in 25m Pistol at ISSF Worlds

Current Context: The ISSF Rifle/Pistol World Championships 2025 were held in Cairo, Egypt from 8–17 November 2025, bringing together the world’s top shooters.

• India delivered a historic performance, finishing third overall with 13 medals (3 Gold, 6 Silver, 4 Bronze).
• The campaign was dominated by pistol shooters, with Samrat Rana winning gold in the men’s 10m air pistol and Gurpreet Singh clinching silver in the men’s 25m centre fire pistol.
• India’s rifle shooters struggled, but the overall tally showcased the country’s rising strength in shooting sports.
• China topped the medal table, followed by South Korea, while India’s performance marked one of its best-ever showings at the World Championships.

Question:

Q.1 The ISSF Rifle/Pistol World Championships 2025 were hosted by which country?
a) South Korea
b) Egypt
c) China
d) Germany

Answer: b) The ISSF Rifle/Pistol World Championships 2025 were held in Cairo, Egypt from 8–17 November 2025, bringing together the world’s top shooters.