India’s dominance at the ongoing ISSF Junior World Championship continued as the trio of Mukesh Nelavalli, Raajwardan Patil, and Harsimar Singh Rattha clinched the gold medal in the men’s 25m rapid-fire pistol team competition. This triumph marked India’s 11th gold medal at the championship, further solidifying their position at the top of the medal tally.
Mukesh Nelavalli, who had already secured an individual gold in the 25m pistol event, added another gold to his tally with this team victory. India’s medal count now stands at 16, including one silver and four bronze medals. China trails in second place with three gold and one silver medal.
In the individual finals, both Mukesh and Raajwardan advanced to the next round. However, Raajwardan finished fourth with 17 hits in the first six series, while Mukesh exited earlier, finishing fifth with 10 hits out of 25 targets.
In the junior men’s 50m rifle prone event, Parikshit Singh Brar emerged as the top Indian finisher, scoring 623.0 over 60 shots. Shivendra Bahadur Singh placed 14th with 618.4, while Vedant Nitin Waghmare came in 24th with a score of 613.2.
India’s impressive performance at the ISSF Junior World Championship is a testament to the country’s growing strength in shooting sports. The young shooters have showcased their talent and determination, bringing glory to India on the international stage.
