India have announced a 36-member squad for the ISSF World Cup Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun in Hangzhou, China, scheduled from 20 to 29 July, with Olympic medallists Manu Bhaker and Swapnil Kusale headlining a contingent that blends seasoned Olympians with emerging talent across rifle, pistol, and shotgun disciplines.

Squad Composition

Alongside Bhaker and Kusale, the squad features established names including Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar, Esha Singh, Suruchi, Elavenil Valarivan, Sift Kaur Samra, Sonam Uttam Maskar, Anish Bhanwala, Raiza Dhillon, Ganemat Sekhon, and Olympian Anant Jeet Singh Naruka. Athletes will compete in both individual and mixed-team events across all three weapon categories.

Rifle Events

In the men's 10m Air Rifle, India will be represented by Parth Rakesh Mane, Himanshu Dhillon, Shahu Tushar Mane, and Rudrankksh Balasaheb Patil. The women's 10m Air Rifle squad comprises Elavenil Valarivan, Sonam Uttam Maskar, and Sakshi Sunil Padekar. For the 50m Rifle 3 Positions, Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar, Niraj Kumar, and Rudrankksh Balasaheb Patil will contest the men's event, while Ashi Chouksey, Vidarsa K. Vinod, and Sift Kaur Samra form the women's team.

Pistol Events

India's pistol campaign in the women's 10m Air Pistol will be led by Suruchi, Sainyam, and Esha Singh, with Kedarling B. Uchaganve, Kamaljeet, and Aakash Bhardwaj competing in the men's event. The women's 25m Pistol team features Manu Bhaker, Esha Singh, and Rahi Sarnobat, while Anish Bhanwala, Omkar Singh, and Bhavesh Shekhawat make up the men's 25m Rapid Fire Pistol squad.

Shotgun Events

In Trap, Udavir Singh Jajee, Bhowneesh Mendiratta, and Vivaan Kapoor will represent India in the men's event, with Pragati Dubey, Kirti Gupta, and Rajeshwari Kumari forming the women's team. The men's Skeet squad includes Gurjoat Singh Khangura, Parampal Singh Guron, and Abhay Singh Sekhon, while Ganemat Sekhon, Darshna Rathore, and Yashasvi Rathore compete in women's Skeet. India will also field mixed teams in the 10m Air Rifle, 10m Air Pistol, and Trap events.

Medal Schedule

Competition begins on 22 July, with the first finals in the 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team and men's 10m Air Rifle. The schedule runs through 28 July, concluding with the 10m Air Rifle Mixed Team and Trap Mixed Team finals. Key dates include women's and men's Skeet finals on 23 July, women's and men's 10m Air Pistol and 25m Rapid Fire Pistol finals on 24 July, and the women's 25m Pistol and Trap finals on 27 July. With Bhaker and Kusale fresh off Olympic podium finishes, India will be among the favourites for multiple medals.