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Olympians Raiza Dhillon and Anantjeet Singh Naruka are set to lead India's charge in the upcoming Lonato World Cup. The NRAI has announced a strong 12-member Shotgun team, with experienced shooters like Zoravar Singh Sandhu and Ganemat Sekhon joining the lineup. The team aims to capitalize on their momentum after recent successes, such as a groundbreaking bronze finish in Nicosia. With a focus on excelling in Italy, the squad is motivated to add to its impressive medal tally.

Key Points: Raiza Anantjeet Lead India's Squad for Lonato World Cup

  • Raiza Dhillon and Anantjeet Naruka mark their comebacks
  • NRAI selects 12-member team for ISSF Lonato World Cup
  • Veteran Zoravar Sandhu and top woman shooter Ganemat Sekhon also in squad
  • Team aims to build on recent World Cup successes
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Olympians Raiza and Anantjeet return as NRAI names 12-member Shotgun team for Lonato World Cup

Olympians Dhillon and Naruka return as NRAI announces 12-member team for Lonato.

"My sights currently are on the Lonato World Cup in July. - Raiza Dhillon"

New Delhi, May 30

Paris Olympians and Skeet shooters Raiza Dhillon and Anantjeet Singh Naruka, are back in the Indian team, as the selection committee of the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) proposed a 12-member Shotgun squad, for the year’s fourth and final International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup stage scheduled between July 4-14 in Lonato Del Garda, Italy.

One would recall Raiza, after winning silver in the Junior World Cup in Suhl last week, saying, “My sights currently are on the Lonato World Cup in July and I hope to take confidence from my good performances this year to Italy.”Among those who competed in the third Nicosia Shotgun World Cup earlier this month, where India returned with their first ever ISSF medal, a bronze in the newest Olympic Trap Mixed Team event, only the seasoned Mairaj Ahmad Khan in men’s skeet and Maheshwari Chauhan in women’s skeet have retained their spots.Making yet another comeback will be the indomitable veteran Zoravar Singh Sandhu in the men’s Trap along with 2018 Jakarta Asiad silver medallist Lakshay Sheoran.

Ganemat Sekhon, India’s most accomplished international woman Skeet Shooter with five senior ISSF medals, including two golds, will also be seen in action after missing out on the Nicosia World Cup.The Trap Mixed Team responsibilities will rest on the shoulders of Neeru Dhanda and Lakshay Sheoran and Preeti Rajak and Zoravar respectively.The other members of the team are Pragati Dubey (women’s trap), Jaswinder Singh (men’s trap) and Bhavtegh Singh Gill (men’s skeet).The ISSF circuit has so far seen two Rifle/Pistol World Cup stages, three Shotgun World Cups and one combined Junior World Cup, where Indian shooters have bagged a total of 27 medals, including nine golds. They also topped the Junior World Cup standings and finished second and third in the first two senior combined World Cups respectively.Indian Team for ISSF World Cup Shotgun-Skeet Men: Anantjeet Singh Naruka, Mairaj Ahmed Khan, Bhavtegh Singh Gill.

Skeet Women: Raiza Dhillon, Ganemat Sekhon, Maheshwari Chauhan.

Trap Men: Lakshay Sheoran, Zoravar Singh Sandhu, Jaswinder Singh.

Trap Women: Neeru Dhanda, Pragati Dubey, Preeti Rajak.

- IANS

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Rahul K.
So proud of our shotgun team! 🇮🇳 Raiza and Anantjeet have been consistent performers. Hope they bring more medals from Lonato. The mixed team bronze in Nicosia was historic - let's build on that momentum!
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Priya M.
Great to see Zoravar Singh Sandhu making another comeback at 45! Shows age is just a number when you have passion. Our shooting squad is looking strong across all categories. All the best team India! 🎯
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Sanjay T.
While the team looks good, I'm concerned about consistency in trap events. We've had brilliant performances but need more podium finishes in senior categories. Hope the new mixed team format works in our favor.
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Anjali R.
Ganemat Sekhon is back! 💪 With 5 ISSF medals, she's our shotgun queen. The women's team looks particularly strong this time. Hope they get proper training facilities and support before the World Cup.
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Vikram S.
27 medals already this year is no joke! Our shooters are making the country proud. But I wish there was more media coverage for shotgun events - they deserve equal attention as rifle/pistol.
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Kavita P.
The blend of experienced veterans and young talent is perfect. Lakshay Sheoran and Raiza Dhillon both have Asiad experience - that maturity will help in high-pressure World Cup situations. Jai Hind! 🙏

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