India emerged as the most successful nation at the ISSF Junior World Championship 2026 in Suhl, Germany, finishing on top of the medal standings with an impressive haul of 24 medals. The Indian contingent ended its campaign with seven gold, eight silver and nine bronze medals, underlining the country’s growing depth in junior shooting across rifle and pistol disciplines. India’s campaign began on a high with Sejal Kamble winning gold in the women’s 10m air pistol event, while Himanshi claimed bronze. Sejal then teamed up with Vanshika Choudhary and Navya Bishnoi to secure another gold in the women’s team competition. The gold medals continued to flow as Sameer triumphed in the men’s 25m rapid fire pistol, Rohit Kanyan won the men’s 50m rifle three positions title, Pritam Kendre topped the podium in the men’s 10m air rifle, Abhinav Deshwal claimed the men’s 25m standard pistol crown, and Shambhavi Shravan Kshirsagar and Abhinav Shaw struck gold in the mixed 10m air rifle event. India’s success was spread across individual, team and mixed team competitions, highlighting the …