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India's Trap Teams Miss Medal Round at Morocco World Cup

India's two mixed trap team pairings failed to advance to the medal round at the ISSF Shotgun World Cup in Tangier, Morocco. The pair of Prithviraj Tondaiman and Kirti Gupta finished 18th, while Kynan Chenai and Rajeshwari Kumari placed 25th in the 33-team field. The Indian shotgun squad concluded its engagements at this first World Cup leg of the year without winning a medal. The competition featured over 270 athletes, including reigning world and Olympic champions.

Key Points: India's Trap Teams Finish Outside Medal Round at ISSF World Cup

  • Mixed trap pairs finish 18th and 25th
  • Top Italian pair wins with 147
  • Indian squad ends World Cup leg without a medal
  • Over 270 athletes from 43 countries competed
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World Cup Shotgun: Trap Mixed Team pairs finish outside medal round

Indian trap shooters Prithviraj Tondaiman, Kirti Gupta, Kynan Chenai, and Rajeshwari Kumari finish outside the top four in the mixed team event in Tangier.

"India ended the competition without any success. - Report"

New Delhi, April 2

India's mixed team trap pairings finished outside the medal round at the International Shooting Sport Federation World Cup Shotgun in Tangier, Morocco, as the squad concluded its engagements in the year's first world cup leg without a medal.

India 1, represented by Prithviraj Tondaiman (24,22,23) and Kirti Gupta (22,22,21), shot a total of 134 after three rounds in qualification, to finish 18th in the 33-team competition. The top four pairs make the final.

India 2, comprising Kynan Chenai (25,21,22) and Rajeshwari Kumari (18,22,22), ended 25th with a tally of 130. The crack Italian pair of Daniele Resca and Jessica Rossi topped the table with 147.

With this, India ended the competition without any success.

Over 270 athletes from 43 countries were in the fray for five gold medals in the five Olympic shotgun events, including reigning world and Olympic champions, eager to test their sharpness ahead of a long and critical international season.

The 20-member Indian team features notable athletes, including Olympians Maheshwari Chauhan, Kynan Chenai, and Prithviraj Tondaiman, all aiming to make a strong start to the international season.

The Indian shotgun squad last competed as a full team internationally last year at the Athens world championships, where senior pro Zoravar Singh Sandhu won a historic bronze in the men's trap.

Olympian Maheshwari Chauhan fired a 69 on the first day of the qualification round at the Tangier Shooting Club in Morocco, keeping her within range of a berth in the final of the women's skeet competition. Teammates Darshna Rathore and Yashasvi Rathore shot scores of 64 each to lie in 25th and 26th spots, respectively.

Indian trap shooters Kynan Chenai and Aashima Ahlawat fought hard but missed reaching the finals of the men's and women's trap competitions by an identical one-point margin.

Winners in individual events in Morocco will earn coveted qualification spots for the ISSF World Cup Final, scheduled to be held in Rome in December.

The ISSF bandwagon moves now for the year's first Rifle/Pistol World Cup leg scheduled between April 5-13, 2026, in Granada, Spain.

- IANS

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Priya S
It's disappointing to see no medals, but we must appreciate the effort. Kynan Chenai and Aashima Ahlawat missing the finals by just one point shows how close they are! The margins are so thin at this level. Keep your heads up, team!
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Arjun K
The scores seem inconsistent, especially in the mixed team event. 18th and 25th out of 33 is not where we want to be. The federation needs to analyze this performance gap with the top teams like Italy. More focused training camps before such major events are a must.
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Sarah B
As an expat following Indian sports, it's great to see the team competing globally against 43 countries. The article mentions this was a test of sharpness. Hopefully, they learn from this and come back stronger for the Olympic qualification events. All the best!
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Kavya N
Shooting is such a mental game. The pressure must be immense. Remember Zoravar Singh Sandhu's bronze last year! The potential is there. The squad just needs our support, not just criticism, after one off tournament. Jai Hind!
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Vikram M
The Italian pair topping with 147 shows the benchmark. We are 13 points behind that. That's a significant gap in shooting. We need to invest in sports psychology and high-pressure simulation training. The athletes are working hard, they need the right scientific support system.

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