India's Young Shooters Strike Gold: Prachi Gaikwad Leads the Charge

India's Prachi Gaikwad clinched gold in the women's 50m rifle 3-positions, with Vanshika Chaudhary and Sejal Kamble securing top spots in the women's 10m air pistol final at the ISSF Junior World Cup. These triumphs propelled India to a total of 11 medals, including three gold.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Cairo | Updated: 23-04-2026 22:24 IST | Created: 23-04-2026 22:24 IST
India's Young Shooters Strike Gold: Prachi Gaikwad Leads the Charge
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India continues to solidify its dominance at the ISSF Junior World Cup as Prachi Gaikwad seized gold in the women's 50m rifle 3-positions event on Thursday. Gaikwad delivered a stellar performance, edging out competition with a final score of 354.6.

Vanshika Chaudhary and Sejal Kamble greatly contributed to the medal tally by achieving first and second-place finishes, respectively, in the women's 10m air pistol final. India has won a total of 11 medals in the competition, showcasing superior skills across various categories.

The Junior World Cup witnessed another highlight as Naraen Pranav captured a bronze in the men's 10m air rifle, amid intense competition. India's young marksmen and women continue to raise their nation's stature in the shooting arena.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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