ISSF Junior WC: Vanshika Chaudhary, Shiva Narwal win silver as India continues to lead medal standings
New Delhi, June 24
India continued to prosper at the ISSF Junior World Championship 2026 in Suhl, Germany, securing a silver medal in the 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team Junior event and taking the country's tally to 16 medals.
The Indian pair of Vanshika Chaudhary and Shiva Narwal delivered a composed performance to clinch the silver medal, adding another podium finish to India's impressive campaign at the championship.
With this medal, India's overall tally has now risen to 16 medals (5 gold, 4 silver, and 7 bronze). The Indian contingent continues to maintain its position at the top of the medal standings, underlining its consistency and strong performances across individual, team, and mixed team events at the ISSF Junior World Championship 2026.
Earlier on Tuesday, Shiva Narwal secured the silver medal in the 10m Air Pistol Men Junior event with an impressive performance, while Yug Pratap Singh Rathore claimed the bronze medal in the same event to ensure a double podium finish for India.
India added another silver medal in the 10m Air Pistol Men Junior Team event, where the trio of Shiva Narwal, Sandeep Bishnoi, and Chirag Sharma combined to deliver a strong performance and finish on the podium.
With these three medals, India's overall tally has now risen to 15 medals (5 gold, 3 silver, and 7 bronze). The Indian contingent continues to maintain its position at the top of the medal standings, reflecting its consistency and dominance across both individual and team events at the ISSF Junior World Championship 2026.
India's campaign got a big boost when Pritam Kendre clinched the gold medal in the 10m Air Rifle Men Junior event with a composed and outstanding performance, earning the country's fifth gold medal of the championship.
India also secured a bronze medal in the 25m Pistol Women Junior Team event through the trio of Anjali Mahendra Bhagwat, Parisha Gupta, and Nithila Ivy Darling Praveen Christopher, who combined to finish on the podium.
— IANS
Reader Comments
It's great to see such strong performances from the Indian team on an international stage. The junior team is clearly building a solid foundation for the future. 16 medals is impressive – keep it up!
Great work by the entire contingent! However, I hope the sports ministry gives these junior athletes similar recognition and support as seniors. Many promising shooters have faded away due to lack of funding after junior level. Need to ensure a proper pipeline from junior to senior level 🙏
So proud seeing our young girls and boys excel! Vanshika and Shiva are making the nation proud. Is there any official broadcast of these events? Would love to watch our future Olympians in action! 🇮🇳
The consistency of the Indian team is truly remarkable. 5 gold, 4 silver, 7 bronze shows depth across events. This bodes very well for the senior circuit and future Olympic cycles.
Waah! Kya baat hai! India dominating in shooting yet again. Pritam Kendre's gold in 10m Air Rifle Men Junior is fantastic. But I wish state governments also started investing more in shooting ranges in smaller towns. We have so much hidden talent in rural areas! 🏆
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