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Indian Shooters Aim for Gold at ISSF World Cup
5 Apr
Summary
- Indian pistol and rifle shooters begin ISSF World Cup season.
- Key Olympians like Sangwan and Moudgil will compete.
- Deaflympics champion Dhanush Srikanth returns after three years.
Indian pistol and rifle shooters are set to compete in the ISSF World Cup season opener, driven by a desire to extend their previous year's success. After a subdued start in shotgun events, the focus now shifts to disciplines where India traditionally excels.
Key figures such as Olympians Rhythm Sangwan and Anjum Moudgil are part of the contingent. Sangwan, in particular, will be looking for a breakthrough after several near-misses in recent World Cups. Rifle shooters Mehuli Ghosh and Anjum Moudgil also aim to make a strong statement this season.
A significant highlight is the return of deaf and mute shooter Dhanush Srikanth. The 23-year-old, a gold medalist at the 2025 Tokyo Deaflympics, is back on the World Cup stage after a three-year absence, marking a remarkable comeback.
While some experienced shooters like Manu Bhaker are not competing in this event due to the national federation's rotation policy, the squad boasts considerable talent. Shooters like Bhaker and Samrat Rana are slated to compete in the upcoming Munich World Cup in May.
