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Asian Games 2026: India takes aim at a medal record in Aichi-Nagoya

India's shooting team prepares for the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games with high medal ambitions. The squad features Manu Bhaker and other strong contenders for success. This team builds upon a historic medal haul achieved at the Hangzhou Games. Selection has become increasingly competitive, showcasing a developing talent pool. India seeks to…

The Economic Times · Sep 14

From Paris low to World Cup gold, Sift Kaur wins 50m 3P event in Argentina

Sift Kaur makes a comeback to win Women’s 50m Rifle 3 Position event in Buenos Aires

The Times of India · Apr 6, 2025

ISSF World Cup: Sift Kaur bags first gold in 50m rifle 3P at Argentina

The 23-year-old from Faridkot thus earned India its first gold of the season-opening World Cup stage event at the Tiro Federal Argentino de Buenos Aires shooting range late on Friday. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Apr 5, 2025

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TOISA 2024 Nominees: The shooters in the fray for top honours

NEW DELHI: India's top shooters, who made international history last year, are now vying for the esteemed Times of India Sports Awards (TOISA) 2024. These shooters, known for their remarkable skills and nerves of steel, are primed to vie for top honours in the men's, women's, and para shooting divisions.

The Times of India · Feb 18, 2025

Swapnil Kusale bags landmark bronze in dream debut; PV Sindhu, Nikhat Zareen, Satwik-Chirag exits cause heartbreak for India at Paris Olympics

NEW DELHI: Swapnil Kusale clinched India's first-ever Olympic shooting medal in the 50m rifle 3 positions event on a day when four other medal contenders including PV Sindhu, Nikhat Zareen, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty and Sift Kaur Samra were knocked out from their respective events at Paris Olympics on Thursday.

The Times of India · Aug 1, 2024

Indian shooters take aim in Paris to end 12-year Olympic medal drought

A largely fresh brigade of Indian shooters, unburdened by the weight of past failures, is set to face the ultimate challenge of their careers as the shooting competition at the Paris Olympics kicks off on Saturday in the tranquil French town of Chateauroux.

The Times of India · Jul 26, 2024

Paris Olympics: India's 10 major medal hopes

India bagged seven medals, its best-ever Olympic show, at Tokyo 2020. Over the next fortnight, a strong contingent of 117 will go all out to break that record at the quadrennial showpiece event in Paris, the city hosting its third Olympics after 1900 and 1924.

The Times of India · Jul 26, 2024

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Sift Kaur, Niraj Kumar win in Trial 4 of selection for Paris Olympics

Sift Kaur Samra secured her third victory in the women's 50m rifle 3 positions competition, while Niraj Kumar claimed his second win in the men's event on the penultimate day of the Olympic Selection Trial (OST) 3 and 4 on Saturday.

The Times of India · May 18, 2024

Sift, Aishwary identified as top shooters in 3P Olympic events

The top two shooters in the women's and men's 50M Rifle 3 Positions (3P) events of the ongoing Olympic Selection Trials (OST) 3 and 4 Rifle/Pistol, were identified here on Friday at the MP State Shooting Academy ranges after the conclusion of their respective OST T4 qualification rounds. Read further…

Dynamite News · May 17, 2024

Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar, Anjum Moudgil snatch Olympic quota with top fare

Olympian Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar secures top spot in men's rifle 3-position event; Manu Bhaker wins women's air pistol.

The Hindu · May 17, 2024

Sift asserts supremacy; Niraj springs a surprise

Asian Games gold medallist Sift Kaur Samra shines, topping women's 50 rifle 3-position final

The Hindu · Apr 24, 2024

TOISA 2023 Nominees: The shooters in the fray for top honours

NEW DELHI: India's premier shooters, who etched their names in international history last year, are now contenders for the esteemed Times of India Sports Awards (TOISA) 2023. These shooters, celebrated for their remarkable achievements, are primed to vie for top honours in the men's, women's, and para shooting divisions. As…

The Times of India · Feb 19, 2024

Vijayveer Sidhu wins Olympic quota in rapid fire pistol

Vijayveer Sidhu won the Olympic quota in rapid fire pistol with a silver medal

The Hindu · Jan 13, 2024

NATIONAL SHOOTING TRIALS | Sift Kaur Samra tops rifle 3-position with ease

Sift Kaur Samra tops women's rifle 3-position event with 464.8, beating Olympian Anjum Moudgil by 3.1 points.

The Hindu · Dec 22, 2023

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The Times of India · Oct 9, 2023

Indian shooters excel in Hangzhou but Olympics will be the real test

NEW DELHI: Indian shooters made a huge statement at the Asian Games, scripting a trail of success and returning home with an unprecedented 22 medals, the country's best ever showing in the continental showpiece.

The Hindu · Oct 2, 2023

Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur felicitates second set of India’s Asian Games medallists

Union Sports Minister felicitates 2nd batch of Asian Games medallists, majority of whom are shooters. 22 medals won by shooters, 7 gold, 9 silver, 6 bronze. Minister confident India will win max medals ever. Athletes grateful for support, aiming for gold, Paris Olympics.

The Times of India · Sep 29, 2023

Asian Games 2023 Medal Tally: Full list of Indian medal winners

NEW DELHI: India have so far won 34 medals at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China. This included eight gold, 13 silver and 13 bronze.

The Times of India · Sep 27, 2023

Asian Games: Sift Kaur Samra strikes gold with record-breaking performance

NEW DELHI: Indian markswoman Sift Kaur Samra displayed exceptional shooting skills to secure the gold medal in the individual 50m rifle 3-position event at the Asian Games. Samra achieved a remarkable World and Games record score of 469.6, earning the top spot on the podium. Her compatriot, Ashi Chouksey, delivered…

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The Hindu · Sep 27, 2023

Asian Games 2022 | Indian women bag seven medals, including 2 golds, in pistol and rifle events

India's shooting contingent shines at Asian Games, winning gold in 25m pistol team event, silver in 50m rifle 3 position event and gold and bronze in individual 50m rifle 3 position event. Manu Bhaker, Esha Singh, Rhythm Sangwan, Ashi Chouksey, Manini Koushik and Sift Kaur Samra combined to win 4…

The Times of India · Sep 27, 2023

Asian Games: Indian trio shoots team gold in women's 25m pistol event

NEW DELHI: India's trio of Manu Bhaker, Esha Singh, and Rhythm Sangwan secured the gold medal in the women's 25m pistol team event at the Asian Games. Their collective effort produced a score of 1759, elevating India to the top of the podium and securing the nation's fourth gold medal…

The Times of India · Sep 27, 2023

Asian Games: Indian shooters clinch team silver in Women's 50m Rifle 3 Positions

NEW DELHI: In a remarkable display of skill and precision, Indian shooters secured a silver medal in the fiercely contested Women's 50m Rifle 3 Positions event at the Asian Games on Wednesday.

The Hindu · Sep 2, 2023

Shooter Shriyanka Sadangi makes team for Asian Championship

Shriyanka Sadangi has been selected for the Asian Championship in both air rifle and rifle 3-position events, offering 24 Olympic quota places. Mehuli Ghosh and Sift Kaur Samra, Olympic quota winners, have been included in the team to gain competitive exposure.

The Times of India · Aug 22, 2023

Sift Kaur Samra secures Paris Olympics quota

PUNE: Although she missed out on a World Championship medal, Sift Kaur Samra ensured a Paris Olympics quota for India in the women's 50m rifle 3 position in Baku, Azerbaijan, on Monday.

The Hindu · Aug 1, 2023

Shooter Sift Kaur Samra secures two more gold for India in World University Games

Sift Kaur Samra secures two more gold for India in World University Games. The Indian shooters were not that strong in the other events of the day, the men’s air pistol and women’s sports pistol. Varun Tomar made the air pistol final but was placed seventh eventually. Along with Arjun…

The Times of India · Mar 26, 2023

Shooting World Cup: Gritty Sift Samra clinches 50m 3P bronze as Anjum Moudgil fails to impress

BHOPAL: India's upcoming shooter Sift Kaur Samra came up with an inspired performance to clinch her second senior medal at the international level, beating a tough field to win the 50m rifle 3P bronze on the penultimate day of the ISSF Rifle/Pistol World Cup here on Sunday.

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