How did Meghana secure bronze in women's air rifle at the ISSF World Cup?
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Synopsis
In an exhilarating showdown at the ISSF World Cup, India’s Meghana Sajjanar captured her first-ever world cup medal, a bronze in the women’s 10m air rifle event, amidst a world record-breaking performance by Chinese shooter Peng Xinlu. Explore how Meghana’s determination and skill led India to a commendable fifth place finish.
Key Takeaways
- Meghana Sajjanar wins bronze in a thrilling competition.
- Peng Xinlu breaks the world record.
- India secures fifth place in overall medal tally.
- Esha Singh contributes with a gold medal in the women’s 10m air pistol.
- Strong performances from a primarily domestic team.
Ningbo, China - September 14 (NationPress) In a thrilling final that witnessed the emergence of the latest Chinese star, Peng Xinlu, who obliterated the world record, India’s Meghana Sajjanar secured the bronze medal in the women’s 10m air rifle event. This marked her debut medal at the ISSF World Cup, helping India conclude the season-ending International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup Rifle/Pistol in Ningbo with a commendable fifth place on the medal chart, bagging one gold and one bronze.
Meghana achieved a total score of 230.0 in the final, with Jeanette Hegg Duestad from Norway taking home the silver. Meanwhile, Peng clinched gold, surpassing the previous world record set by compatriot Wang Zifei with an impressive score of 255.3.
On Saturday, Esha Singh had earlier secured a gold medal for India in the women’s 10m air pistol, contributing to the team’s strong performance against a highly competitive field. China dominated the medal tally with three golds, followed by Norway with two.
In the qualification round on Sunday morning, Meghana posted a solid score of 632.7, securing the seventh spot while Peng led with an outstanding 637.4.
The Chinese competitor kicked off the 24-shot final with a flawless 10.9, setting a high standard as Meghana initially found herself at the bottom of the eight-woman field after the first series of five shots.
However, a remarkable second series score of 52.3 propelled her to sixth place, and she consistently shot no less than 10.2 in the subsequent ten shots, including a pivotal 10.9, achieving her first-ever medal at this prestigious level after nearly a decade.
With Mariia Vasileva trailing closely behind by just 0.3 before the 19th shot, Meghana still had some work left, but two impressive 10.4s ensured her victory over Mariia's aspirations.
Additionally, India reached another final on the same day, marking their fourth in Ningbo, as Kiran Ankush Jadhav scored 590 in the men’s 50m rifle 3 positions qualification, securing the fourth spot. Unfortunately, a poor start in both the Kneeling and second Prone positions saw him finish eighth with a score of 406.7.
Other Indian competitors included Paris bronze medalist Swapnil Kusale, who scored 587, placing him 21st overall, while Babu Singh Panwar scored 583. In the women’s air rifle, Olympian Ramita Jindal finished 22nd overall with a score of 629.8, and Kashika Pradhan scored 626.6.
Point of View
We remain steadfast in our support for our national athletes. Meghana Sajjanar's bronze medal is a testament to her hard work and perseverance over the past eight years. This achievement, alongside Esha Singh's gold, emphasizes the growing prowess of Indian shooters on the global stage. We celebrate their successes and look forward to more milestones.
NationPress
14/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What medal did Meghana Sajjanar win at the ISSF World Cup?
Meghana Sajjanar won a bronze medal in the women's 10m air rifle event.
Who set the new world record at the ISSF World Cup?
Peng Xinlu from China set a new world record with a score of 255.3.
How many medals did India win at the ISSF World Cup?
India finished with one gold and one bronze medal at the ISSF World Cup.
What position did India finish in the medal tally?
India finished in fifth place on the medal tally.
What other events did Indian shooters participate in?
Indian shooters participated in events such as the men’s 50m rifle and women’s air pistol.
