Vanshika Chaudhary and Chirag Sharma Shine at ISSF Junior World Cup

Vanshika Chaudhary and Chirag Sharma emerged victorious in the 10m air pistol mixed team event at the ISSF Junior World Cup, raising India's gold medal tally to five. The pair clinched the title after shooting a remarkable 484.3, overcoming the challenge of Aliaksandra Piatrova and Mikita Daubash, who managed 467.6.

The triumph was marked by a second gold for Vanshika, who had previously claimed the individual women's 10m air pistol title. This victory also represented Chirag's second medal after winning bronze in the junior men's air pistol event earlier in the competition.

India continued to lead the medal table with one more day of competition remaining, boasting five golds, five silvers, and four bronzes. The final day will witness the 50m rifle 3 positions men junior and trap mixed team junior events concluding the tournament.

(With inputs from agencies.)