Suruchi Singh, a 19-year-old Indian shooter from Haryana, won gold in the women’s 10m air pistol at the ISSF World Cup Final in Doha, Qatar, on December 6, 2025. She set a new junior world record score of 245.1, beating Manu Bhaker’s 2019 mark of 244.7. Her teammate Sainyam took silver with 243.3, giving India a 1-2 finish.
In qualification, Suruchi scored 586 to rank second, ahead of Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker in fifth. She overcame an early 8.8 shot in the final, staying calm to hit scores over 10.5 and pull ahead. China’s Yao Qianxun got bronze with 219.4, while Oh Ye-jin of Korea and Manu Bhaker finished fourth and fifth.
This victory marks Suruchi’s fifth straight gold in 2025 ISSF World Cups, after wins in Buenos Aires, Lima, Munich, and more. Born April 28, 2006, she ranks second globally in pistol shooting. Coaches praise her focus and recovery skills. India shone in a tough field with top Asians.
The Doha event ends the 2025 ISSF season, boosting India’s shooting hopes for 2026 Asian Games. Suruchi’s rise highlights young talent in a sport where India topped medals in recent years.
FAQs [Frequently Asked Questions]
1. What record did Suruchi Singh set?
Suruchi scored 245.1 in the final, a new junior world record, surpassing Manu Bhaker’s 244.7 from 2019.
2. Who won silver in the event?
Sainyam, Suruchi’s teammate, scored 243.3 for silver, creating India’s 1-2 finish at the Doha final.
3. How did Suruchi perform in qualification?
She scored 586 to place second, qualifying ahead of Manu Bhaker who was fifth.
4. What is Suruchi’s 2025 achievement streak?
She won five back-to-back golds at ISSF World Cups, ranking second globally.