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India’s campaign at the ISSF Shotgun World Cup ended as Lakshay Sheoran and Neeru Dhanda narrowly missed the Trap Mixed Team finals despite a strong finish. Neeru had earlier secured a fourth-place finish in the women’s trap event. The pair shot a perfect third series but fell short due to Lakshay’s struggles in the second round. Australia’s Laetisha Scanlan dominated the women’s trap event, taking gold.

Key Points: Lakshay Neeru Miss Trap Mixed Team Medal at ISSF Shotgun World Cup

  • Lakshay and Neeru shot a perfect third series but fell short in qualifications
  • India's second pair Zoravar and Preeti finished 22nd with 138
  • Neeru had earlier reached her first World Cup final in women’s trap
  • Australia’s Laetisha Scanlan won gold in women’s trap
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Shooting WC: Lakshay, Neeru fall short as India's campaign ends

India's Lakshay Sheoran and Neeru Dhanda narrowly miss Trap Mixed Team finals at ISSF World Cup despite a strong third series.

"Neeru continued from her brilliant fourth-place finish in women’s trap to miss just one target out of 75. – ISSF Report"

New Delhi, July 13

India ended engagements at the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup Shotgun in Lonato, after the pair of Lakshay Sheoran (22,19,25) and Neeru Dhanda (25,24,25), despite shooting a perfect third series, fell short of the Trap Mixed Team medal rounds. They totalled 140 out of a possible 150 in the qualifying round to finish 10th among 54 pairs.

The second Indian pair of Zoravar Singh Sandhu (21,23,24) and Preeti Rajak (23,24,23) combined for a tally of 138 to finish in 22nd spot.

Four teams, Australia, Great Britain and both the Spanish teams topped the qualifications with identical tallies of 143.

Indian pair of Kynan Chenai and Sabeera Haris had won a bronze in the Trap Mixed Team event at the previous Nicosia Shotgun World Cup. The event will be held for the first time in the Olympics at Los Angeles in 2028.

On Saturday, National Games champion Neeru Dhanda reached a first-ever World Cup final to finish a creditable fourth in women’s trap, on the penultimate day.

Having taken the sixth and final qualifying spot by virtue of winning (2-1) a shoot-off over last year’s New Delhi World Cup Final winner Alessia Iezzi (Italy), Neeru eventually went out due to a higher bib number. Australia’s Laetisha Scanlan won gold with 45 hits.

While Neeru continued from her brilliant fourth-place finish in the women’s trap a day earlier to miss just one target out of her 75, Lakshay had a blip in the second series, where he missed six, which eventually cost a shot at a podium finish.

- IANS

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Sarah B
As someone new to following shooting sports, I'm amazed by the precision required. Neeru reaching the finals is a big achievement! Hope our athletes get more support and training facilities.
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Priya S
Disappointing result but we must appreciate their efforts. Lakshay's second series was costly, but such ups and downs are part of sports. Better luck next time! 🤞
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Arjun K
The gap between top teams (143) and our pairs (140/138) shows we need to work harder. Why aren't we investing more in sports infrastructure? Other countries are pulling ahead.
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Neha E
Neeru did India proud with back-to-back strong performances! Fourth in women's trap and then this...hats off to her dedication 👏 We need more role models like her for young girls in sports.
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Karthik V
Mixed feelings about this. While we celebrate individual achievements, as a team we're not consistent enough. Need better mental conditioning programs - that second series collapse shows pressure handling needs work.

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