India Tops Medal Tally at ISSF Junior World Cup 2025 in Suhl with 11 Medals.

Sports | Dated: 30 May 2025

The International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) Junior World Cup Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun 2025 (1st leg) recently concluded in Suhl, Germany, held from 19–27 May 2025. India emerged as the top-performing nation, securing a total of 11 medals—including 3 gold, 4 silver, and 4 bronze—followed by China, which finished with 4 medals.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - The prestigious event saw participation from 638 shooters representing 59 countries, with India fielding the largest contingent of 57 shooters.
  • - The second and final leg of the ISSF Junior World Cup 2025 is scheduled to be held in New Delhi, India, from 24 September to 2 October 2025.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) Tejaswani Sawant, representing India, clinched the gold medal in the women's 25 metre pistol event, defeating Alina Nestsiarovich, who competed under the Individual Neutral Athletes (AIN) category.
  • (ii) Kanak Budhwar of India secured gold in the women's 10 metre air pistol event, surpassing Anna Dulce of Moldova.
  • (iii) In the women's 10 metre air rifle event, Shambhavi Shravan Kshirsagar from India bagged the gold medal, while fellow Indian shooter Ojasvi Thakur claimed the silver medal.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Which country recently topped the medal tally at the ISSF Junior World Cup 2025 held in Suhl?

Correct Answer: India

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