Did Kynan and Sabeera Win India a Bronze at the Nicosia Shotgun World Cup?

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Key Takeaways
- Kynan Chenai and Sabeera Haris won a bronze medal for India.
- They defeated a Turkish team in a tightly contested match.
- The duo scored a total of 142 in qualification.
- China claimed gold and Poland silver in the competition.
- A total of 12 NOCs earned medals at the event.
New Delhi, May 11 (NationPress) Olympians Kynan Chenai and Sabeera Haris secured a bronze medal for India in the Trap Mixed Team Olympic event, marking the conclusion of the year's third stage of the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup in Shotgun.
The Indian duo triumphed over the Turkish team, comprising Tolga Tuncer and Pelin Kaya, with a narrow victory of 34-33 in the bronze medal match held at the Cyprus Olympic Shooting range in Nicosia. The gold medal was claimed by China, while Poland took home the silver.
In the qualification rounds, Kynan and Sabeera showcased an impressive performance, finishing fourth among 34 teams with a combined score of 142 after each member fired 75 shots. Sabeera scored 72 (23, 25, 24), while Kynan achieved 70 (23, 25, 22). Another Indian pair, Shardul Vihan and Kirti Gupta, finished 17th with a score of 137.
In the bronze medal match, Kynan utilized his vast international experience, hitting 23 out of 25 targets, significantly outperforming Tolga’s score of 17. This victory marked the Indian team's first World Cup medal of the year.
China rebounded from their qualification second-place finish to defeat Poland 42-39 in the gold medal showdown. The Neutral Athletes dominated the standings, winning two of the five gold medals available, while China, Spain, and Italy secured the remaining three. In total, 12 National Olympic Committees (NOCs) earned medals out of 54 competitors.