Sainyam Wins Silver in 10m Air Pistol at ISSF World Cup Hangzhou
Hangzhou, July 24
Indian shooter Sainyam clinched the silver medal in the Women's 10m Air Pistol event at the ISSF World Cup Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun in Hangzhou, China, opening India's medal tally at the tournament.
Delivering a composed performance in the high-stakes final, Sainyam registered a score of 243.4 to secure the podium finish against an elite global field. She had earlier qualified for the final with a score of 579, according to a release.
Kalikesh Narayan Singh Deo, President, NRAI, praised her effort, "Sainyam's podium finish in Hangzhou is a testament to her dedication and technical discipline on the world stage. Competing against a top-tier international field requires immense composure, and her performance reflects the high standards she consistently strives for. We commend her hard work and wish her continued success."
Pawankumar Singh, Secretary General, NRAI, added, "Sainyam's progression from winning medals at the junior level to standing on senior World Cup podiums demonstrates her growth as an elite shooter. Her resilience under pressure continues to inspire young athletes coming through our domestic system."
Her strong showing in Hangzhou builds on exceptional domestic form, where she topped the 10m Air Pistol Trial 2 (T2) finals at the National Selection Trials in New Delhi with a score of 243.1. That domestic victory reinforced her momentum following her silver medal performance at the ISSF World Cup Final in Doha.
The 22-year-old shooter from Chandigarh has enjoyed a steady rise through the international ranks. Having previously won gold medals at the ISSF Junior World Cup in Suhl and the ISSF Junior World Championships in Changwon in 2023, along with a podium finish at the Khelo India Youth Games, she continues to solidify her place in the senior national setup.
Other Indian results in the event: Suruchi Inder Singh also reached the eight-woman final, finishing seventh with a score of 137.6 after qualifying with 579-20x. In qualification, Olympic medalist Manu Bhaker posted the top score among the Indian contingent with 582-12x while competing under RPO (Ranking Points Only) status. Esha Singh finished 13th with 577-22x, while Lakshita recorded 572-14x in her RPO outing.
— ANI
Reader Comments
It's heartening to see a young shooter from Chandigarh making her mark internationally. The junior World Cup and World Championship medals she won in 2023 clearly set the foundation. Great to see the NRAI supporting and recognizing these talents! 🇮🇳
Impressive consistency from Sainyam - scoring 243.4 in the final after 243.1 in the domestic trials shows real mental strength. The Indian shooting program is clearly doing something right when we see multiple women competing at this level. Well done, team! 👏
Khelo India youth games se World Cup podium tak - that's the journey we need more of! Our grassroots programs are finally producing world-class athletes. Sainyam's rise from junior to senior level shows the system is working. More power to her! 💪
Silver at a World Cup is excellent, but let's not forget that Manu Bhaker - an Olympic medalist - posted the top Indian score in qualification. That depth is what wins medals at major events. Would love to see more investment in shooting ranges across smaller towns to unearth hidden talent.
Amazing news to wake up to! 🎉 Sainyam, you've made Punjab and India proud. The way she remained calm under pressure in the final, shooting 243.4 against the world's best, shows she has the temperament for Olympic glory. Can't wait to see her at Paris!
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