Sameer, Rohit Kanyan strike Gold as India adds five medals on Day 2 of ISSF Junior World Championship 2026
New Delhi, June 20
The National Rifle Association of India is pleased to announce another impressive day for the Indian contingent at the ISSF Junior World Championship 2026 in Suhl, Germany, with the country's shooters adding five medals to their tally on the second day of competition.
India's Sameer won the gold medal in the 25m Rapid Fire Pistol Men Junior event after a composed performance in the final, finishing with 28 hits, according to a release from NRAI.
In the 50m Rifle 3 Positions Men Junior event, Rohit Kanyan delivered a superb performance to clinch the gold medal, further strengthening India's campaign at the championship.
India also secured a silver medal through Prachi Gaikwad, who finished runner-up in the 50m Rifle 3 Positions Women Junior event with a score of 354.7.
The Indian shooters continued their strong showing in the team events, claiming bronze in the 50m Rifle 3 Positions Men Junior Team competition. The trio of Rohit Kanyan, Vedant Nitin Waghmare and Hithesh Srinivasan combined to earn India a place on the podium.
India added another bronze medal in the 25m Rapid Fire Pistol Men Junior Team event, with Sameer, Abhinav Choudhary and Sahil Choudhary securing a podium finish.
With five medals on the second day, India continued its excellent run at the ISSF Junior World Championship 2026, taking its overall tally to eight medals (4 Gold, 1 Silver and 3 Bronze) after two days of competition.
Maintaining its position at the top of the medal tally, the Indian contingent has underlined its strong start to the championship with consistent performances across both individual and team events.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Impressive consistency from India. Eight medals already, with four golds? That's domination. The junior program seems to be paying off. Good to see such depth in shooting sports.
Incredible to see so many medals from different events. Sameer in 25m Rapid Fire Pistol and Rohit in 50m Rifle 3 Positions - both golds are outstanding. And Prachi Gaikwad's silver is also a big achievement. These kids are bringing glory to the nation!
Nice to see India topping the medal tally. The depth in team events is particularly impressive - those bronze medals in team competitions show there's a strong pipeline of talent. Well done to all involved.
Absolutely brilliant! Sameer and Rohit Kanyan are the stars of the day. But I hope our media gives equal coverage to Prachi Gaikwad's silver and the team bronze medals too. Every medal counts in building a sports culture. Keep it up, India! 💪
Great results from the Indian team. Eight medals in two days is a strong start. The consistent performances in both individual and team events suggest a well-prepared contingent. Looking forward to more success.
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