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Indian shooter Suruchi Singh has rocketed to the top of the world rankings in the 10m air pistol category. The 19-year-old achieved this remarkable feat after winning all three ISSF World Cup events this season. Her compatriot and two-time Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker currently holds the sixth position in the same category. This represents a significant breakthrough for Singh in her debut senior international year.

Key Points: Suruchi Singh Tops ISSF 10m Air Pistol Rankings Manu Bhaker Sixth

  • Suruchi Singh won all three ISSF World Cup golds this year
  • Manu Bhaker ranks sixth in the 10m air pistol category
  • Singh made her senior international debut earlier this year
  • Sift Kaur Samra moved up to second in 50m rifle rankings
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Indian shooter Suruchi Singh tops ISSF 10m air pistol rankings, Manu Bhaker at sixth

Indian shooter Suruchi Singh becomes world No. 1 in 10m air pistol rankings after a dominant season with three World Cup golds. Manu Bhaker ranks sixth.

"Suruchi Singh achieved the No. 1 ranking in the 10m air pistol, having accumulated 4162 points - Olympics.com"

New Delhi, September 4

Young shooter from India, Suruchi Singh, has become the World No. 1 in the women's 10m air pistol rankings, which was released by the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF).

After making her senior international debut earlier this year, the 19-year-old Suruchi Singh achieved the No. 1 ranking in the 10m air pistol, having accumulated 4162 points, according to Olympics.com.

Former junior world champion Yao Qianxun of the People's Republic of China took second spot in the category, having amassed 3195 points. China's Wei Qian is third with 2178 points.

Suruchi Singh, who most recently won two bronze medals in the 10m air pistol mixed and women's team events at the Asian Shooting Championship 2025, has been in red-hot form this year.

The Indian shooter won the 10m air pistol individual gold medals in all three ISSF World Cups this year - at Munich, Lima and Buenos Aires.

She also clinched the gold in the mixed team event of 10m air pistol at Lima, marking a breakthrough year on the senior circuit.

Meanwhile, two-time Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker, who won the 10m air pistol individual bronze at the Asian Shooting Championship 2025, is ranked sixth in the category with 1988 points.

In the 25m air pistol rankings, Manu Bhaker is in fourth spot with 1800 points ahead of compatriot Esha Singh, who is in sixth position with 1512 points, according to Olympics.com.

Olympian Sift Kaur Samra, the 50m rifle 3 positions gold medallist in the Asian Shooting Championships last month, moved up to second in the category with 3034 points, while Ashi Chouksey is 10th (1277).

Two-time Olympian Jeanette Hegg Duestad of Norway is on top of the women's 50m rifle 3 rankings with 3320 points.

- ANI

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Priya S
So proud of our shooting contingent! Suruchi's consistency across all three World Cups is remarkable. Hope she maintains this form for the upcoming Olympics 🇮🇳
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Michael C
Impressive dominance by the Indian shooters across multiple categories. The depth in talent is really showing with multiple athletes in top rankings.
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Rohit P
While celebrating Suruchi's success, let's not forget Manu Bhaker's contributions. She's still performing well and has more experience. Both are assets to Indian sports!
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Sarah B
The points gap between Suruchi (4162) and second place (3195) is massive! She's not just winning, she's dominating the field. Incredible performance!
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Kavya N
Hope the sports ministry continues to support these athletes properly. They deserve the best facilities and coaching to maintain these world-class performances.

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