New Delhi
Indian shooter Sonam Uttam Maskar secured a silver medal in the Women’s 10m Air Rifle event at the ISSF World Cup Final 2024 in Delhi. The 22-year-old delivered an impressive performance, scoring 252.9 to claim her spot on the podium. China’s Yuting Huang took the gold, while France’s Oceanne Muller earned the bronze. Another Indian participant, Tilottama Sen, finished sixth with a score of 167.7.
The competition began with the finals for the 10m Air Pistol events for both men and women, following the qualification rounds. This year’s World Cup features 131 of the world’s top shooters from 37 countries, including several Olympic champions, vying for top honors across 12 individual Olympic events.
A strong contingent of 23 Indian shooters is participating in the season-ending event, showcasing their skills against the world’s elite. The competitors include the top six shooters from the combined ISSF World Cup stages in 2024, Paris Olympic medalists, defending champions, and reigning world champions.
Highlight events like the men’s 10m Air Pistol, men’s Trap, and women’s 25m Pistol will see all three Paris medalists competing for a top prize of 5,000 euros.
ISSF President Luciano Rossi praised India’s growing influence in sport shooting during a press conference. He acknowledged India’s accomplishments, including its recent success at the Junior World Championship, and expressed support for India’s bid to host future international shooting events, like the Junior World Cup in 2025.
