India Tops Medal Tally at World Deaf Shooting Championships

India secured the top position at the second World Deaf Shooting Championships in Hanover by winning 21 medals, including seven gold. Ukraine and Germany followed in the second and third positions respectively. Mahit Sandhu, Abhinav Deshwal, and Chetan Hanmant Sapkal were among the standout performers for India.

In a stunning display of skill, India emerged victorious at the second World Deaf Shooting Championships in Hanover, Germany, clinching 21 medals, seven of which were gold, the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) announced on Monday.

The event saw Ukraine finish in second place with seven gold, five silver, and six bronze medals, while the host nation, Germany, secured the third spot with two gold, one silver, and one bronze medal.

Highlighting India's achievements, Mahit Sandhu won gold in the women's 50m rifle 3 positions, while Abhinav Deshwal and Chetan Hanmant Sapkal made their mark in the men's 25m standard pistol event. The Indian team also broke multiple deaf world and championship records during the competition.

(With inputs from agencies.)