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Manu Bhaker, Samrat Rana win silver as India finishes second in ISSF World Cup medal tally

Manu Bhaker, Samrat Rana win silver as India finishes second in ISSF World Cup medal tally

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India signed off from the ISSF World Cup Munich 2026 with a silver medal in the 10m air pistol mixed team event, as Manu Bhaker and Samrat Rana finished runners-up after a closely contested final against China. The Indian pair fell just 0.3 points short of world No. 1 and reigning world champions Yao Qianxun and Hu Kai to settle for silver on the final day of competition in Munich, Germany. After a slow start, Manu and Samrat climbed into contention with a strong second and third series. The Indians reduced the gap to just 0.1 points midway through the final and later opened up a 2.2-point advantage during the elimination stage. However, the Chinese pair fought back as India lost momentum in the closing stages. Despite a late push, Manu and Samrat were unable to reclaim the lead, handing China the gold medal while securing silver for India. India ends campaign with four medals Earlier in qualification, the Indian duo had produced a strong performance to reach the medal round, while the second Indian …

Palak-Mukesh win 10m air pistol mixed team gold with world record

Palak-Mukesh win 10m air pistol mixed team gold with world record

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Indian shooters Palak and Mukesh Nelavalli clinched the gold medal in the 10m air pistol mixed team event at the ISSF World Cup 2026 in Granada, setting a new world record in the process. The Indian pair registered a combined score of 487.7 in the final, surpassing the previous record held by Uzbekistan’s Nigina Saidkulova and Mukhammad Kamalov. The effort also stands as a junior world record, underlining the duo’s rising stature on the international stage. Palak contributed 243.0 in the final, while Mukesh delivered 244.7, as the pair maintained consistency under pressure to secure the top podium finish. The Indian duo had already signalled their form in the qualification round, finishing second with a score of 581-17x. They trailed the Chinese pair of Qianxun Yao and Kai Hu, who topped the standings with 586-23x. In the final, however, Palak and Mukesh stepped up to outscore their rivals. The Chinese team settled for silver with a combined total of 484.8, while Hungary’s Veronika Major and Akos Karoly Nagy claimed bronze. Palak, 18, continues to build …

Suruchi and Saurabh clinch Bronze in 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team event

Suruchi and Saurabh clinch Bronze in 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team event

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India’s Suruchi and Saurabh Chaudhary brought home the bronze medal on the final day of the ISSF World Cup in Argentina, defeating compatriots Manu Bhaker and Ravinder Singh 16-8 in the 10m air pistol mixed team bronze medal match. For Suruchi, this marked her second medal of the tournament, while it was a significant return to form for former Asian Games gold medallist Saurabh Chaudhary, who ended a two-year medal drought at the international level. In what turned out to be a tightly contested match early on, both Indian teams were locked at 6-6 after the first six series. But Suruchi and Saurabh pulled ahead with a string of three consecutive wins. Despite a brief fightback from Manu and Ravinder, the early momentum proved decisive. Saurabh sealed the match with a strong 10.7 in the 12th and final series. Earlier in the qualification round, both Indian pairs finished behind two Chinese teams. Suruchi and Saurabh posted a score of 581, while Manu and Ravinder narrowly trailed with 579. The Chinese teams dominated the qualification, both …