The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) has announced another successful day for the Indian contingent at the ISSF Junior World Championship 2026 in Suhl, Germany. On the second day of competition, Indian shooters added five medals to their tally, showcasing their prowess on the international stage.
Gold Medal Performances
India's Sameer claimed the gold medal in the 25m Rapid Fire Pistol Men Junior event. He delivered a composed performance in the final, finishing with 28 hits, according to a release from NRAI.
In the 50m Rifle 3 Positions Men Junior event, Rohit Kanyan put up a superb performance to clinch the gold medal, further strengthening India's campaign at the championship.
Silver and Bronze Medals
India also secured a silver medal through Prachi Gaikwad, who finished as runner-up in the 50m Rifle 3 Positions Women Junior event with a score of 354.7.
The Indian shooters continued their strong showing in team events, claiming bronze in the 50m Rifle 3 Positions Men Junior Team competition. The trio of Rohit Kanyan, Vedant Nitin Waghmare, and Hithesh Srinivasan combined to earn India a place on the podium.
India added another bronze medal in the 25m Rapid Fire Pistol Men Junior Team event, with Sameer, Abhinav Choudhary, and Sahil Choudhary securing a podium finish.
Overall Tally and Standings
With five medals on the second day, India continued its excellent run at the ISSF Junior World Championship 2026, taking its overall tally to eight medals (4 Gold, 1 Silver, and 3 Bronze) after two days of competition.
Maintaining its position at the top of the medal tally, the Indian contingent has underlined its strong start to the championship with consistent performances across both individual and team events.
