Indian Shooters Triumph with Double Bronze in ISSF Junior World Championship

Indian shooters claimed two bronze medals in 10m mixed team events at the ISSF Junior World Championship, maintaining their lead in the medal tally with five medals. The rifle and pistol teams showcased outstanding performances, defeating strong competitors and securing top standings.

Indian rifle and pistol shooters claimed medals in both their respective 10m mixed team competitions, maintaining their lead atop the medal tally. The two bronze medals won on day two at the ISSF Junior World Championship have increased India's tally to five medals, including two golds and three bronzes.

During the 10m air rifle mixed team event, Gautami Bhanot and Ajay Malik combined for a score of 628.9, securing third place among 34 pairs. This performance set them up for a bronze medal match against Croatia's Anamarija Turk and Darko Tomasevic, which they won 17-9.

In the mixed pistol event, Indian shooters Lakshita and Parmod triumphed over compatriots Kanishka Dagar and Mukesh Nelavali 16-8 in a bronze medal showdown. This marked Lakshita's second medal of the competition. Germany won gold and Ukraine secured silver in the event.

(With inputs from agencies.)