Indian shooters continue to dominate on both domestic and international stages. At the 2025 National Shooting Championships and the ISSF World Cup in Cairo, India’s top marksmen delivered outstanding performances, helping the country achieve a total of nine medals, including multiple golds.
In the women’s 10m air rifle event at the ISSF Cairo World Cup, Tilottama Sen clinched gold with a precise final series score, showcasing India’s growing strength in rifle shooting. This victory builds on her earlier success at the Asian Championships and strengthens her place among the top-ranked shooters globally.
In the men’s 10m air rifle event, Kiran Ankush Jadhav struck gold with consistent high scores, reinforcing his reputation as one of India’s most dependable rifle shooters. Meanwhile, Samrat Rana secured gold in the men’s 25m pistol category at the National Championships, displaying sharp focus and technique.
Other Indian shooters like Esha Singh and Sift Kaur Samra also secured podium finishes, taking India’s total medal count to nine — 4 golds, 3 silvers, and 2 bronzes. The strong showings underline India’s depth of talent across both rifle and pistol categories.
FAQs [Frequently Asked Questions]
1. Who are the Indian gold medal winners in 2025 shooting events?
Tilottama Sen, Kiran Ankush Jadhav, and Samrat Rana won gold medals at the 2025 National Championships and ISSF Cairo World Cup, adding significantly to India’s growing medal tally.
2. How many medals has India won so far?
India has secured nine medals in total — four gold, three silver, and two bronze — across both national events and the ISSF Cairo World Cup in 2025.
3. What events did Tilottama Sen and Kiran Jadhav win?
Tilottama Sen won gold in the women’s 10m air rifle event, while Kiran Ankush Jadhav claimed the top spot in the men’s 10m air rifle final, both showing world-class consistency.
4. Why is this performance significant for Indian shooting?
These results highlight India’s progress in shooting under the NRAI’s training programs, positioning the country strongly ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and boosting global confidence in Indian shooters.