How Did Delhi’s Addya Katyal Win the Junior Women’s Trap Title?
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Synopsis
In an exciting showdown at the National Shooting Championships, Delhi’s Addya Katyal demonstrated exceptional skill and composure in the finals, clinching the Junior Women’s Trap title. With fierce competition from Sabeera Haris and others, this victory marks a significant achievement in her shooting career.
Key Takeaways
- Addya Katyal displayed outstanding performance under pressure.
- The competition showcased the talent of young shooters in India.
- Delhi’s team won the Junior Women’s Trap team gold.
- Upcoming events include the 10m Air Rifle Women finals.
- The championships highlight the importance of sports in youth development.
New Delhi, Dec 30 (NationPress) Addya Katyal from Delhi showcased a remarkable display of skill and poise during the finals, securing the Junior Women’s Trap title at the 68th National Shooting Championship Competitions (Shotgun) taking place at the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range near New Delhi on Tuesday.
Addya topped the event with 42 hits, while Uttar Pradesh’s Sabeera Haris gave her a tough competition, finishing with 41 hits to earn the silver medal. Tanisska Senthilkumar from Tamil Nadu followed with a bronze, scoring 28 hits.
Earlier, Addya excelled in the qualification round, achieving an impressive 112 hits, maintaining her strong form into the finals. Bhavya Tripathi from Delhi placed second in qualifications with 110 hits but ended the final in sixth place with just 11 hits. Tanisska qualified third with 105 hits, followed by Darshna Rathore from Rajasthan with 104, Sabeera Haris with 102, and Ananya Yaduvanshi from Delhi with 101, rounding out the top six.
During the final, Addya displayed incredible consistency under pressure, extending her lead at critical moments to clinch the gold. Sabeera remained competitive until the final series, finishing just one hit shy. Tanisska maintained her composure throughout the middle stages to secure the bronze, while Darshna Rathore and Ananya Yaduvanshi finished fourth and fifth, respectively, with 23 and 17 hits.
The Delhi team also triumphed in the Junior Women’s Trap team category, accumulating a total of 323 points, thanks to the combined efforts of Addya, Bhavya, and Ananya. Tamil Nadu followed with 295, represented by Tanisska, Nilaa Rajaa Baalu, and Anthra Rajsekar, while Rajasthan took third place with 274 points through Darshna, Maitreyi Singh, and Mahika Kitawat.
The action of the 68th NSCC continues into the new year, with the 10m Air Rifle Women finals scheduled for January 2, 2026, at the MP State Shooting Academy in Bhopal, while the Trap Men final will take place at the same venue on that day.
Other Results:
50m Rifle Prone Women
Senior:
Priya (ARMU) – Gold (626.3)
Ashi Chouksey (Madhya Pradesh) – Silver (625.7)
Nischal (Haryana) – Bronze (624.3)
Senior Team:
Haryana (Nischal, Swati, Aakriti Dahiya) – Gold (1863.1)
Punjab (Anjum Moudgil, Nimrat Kaur Brar, Sift Kaur Samra) – Silver (1859.9)
Madhya Pradesh (Ashi Chouksey, Sunidhi Chauhan, Nupur Kumrawat) – Bronze (1856.0)
Junior:
Nischal (Haryana) – 624.3
Nimrat Kaur Brar (Punjab) – 622.7
Tilottama Sen (Karnataka) – 622.4
Junior Team:
Punjab (Nimrat Kaur Brar, Gursidak Kaur Khosa, Harsehajreet Kaur Jhajj) – Gold (1855.5)
Chandigarh (Geet, Maitreyi Hooda, Mahit Sandhu) – Silver (1847.2)
Karnataka (Tilottama Sen, Vanshika Lahoria, Anushka H Thokur) – Bronze (1820.4)
Youth:
Nimrat Kaur Brar (Punjab) – Gold (622.7)
Tilottama Sen (Karnataka) – 622.4
Gursidak Kaur Khosa (Punjab) – Silver (620.3)
Deaf:
Mahit Sandhu (Chandigarh) – Gold (615.0)
Natasha Uday Joshi (Maharashtra) – Silver (613.6)
Priyesha Deshmukh (Maharashtra) – Bronze (603.8)
Civilian:
Nimrat Kaur Brar (Punjab) – Gold (622.7)
Grishma Bharattkumar Mistry (Gujarat) – Silver (620.7)
Gursidak Kaur Khosa (Punjab) – Bronze (620.3)
Civilian Team:
Punjab (Nimrat Kaur Brar, Gursidak Kaur Khosa, Mahek Jatana) – Gold (1858.6)
Gujarat (Grishma Bharattkumar Mistry, Pallavi Suthar, Shraddha Mansukhbhai Thumar) – Silver (1842.3)
Rajasthan (Sweety Choudhary, Monika Jakhar, Khwaish Sharma) – Bronze (1841.9)
Civilian Junior:
Nimrat Kaur Brar (Punjab) – Gold (622.7)
Gursidak Kaur Khosa (Punjab) – Silver (620.3)
Prarthana Sen (Madhya Pradesh) – Bronze (619.0)
Civilian Junior Team:
Punjab (Nimrat Kaur Brar, Gursidak Kaur Khosa, Harserajreet Kaur Jhajj) – Gold (1855.5)
Madhya Pradesh (Yugeshwari Bais, Sharanya Lakhan, Archana Damale) – Silver (1840.2)
Maharashtra (Sanya Sudesh Sapale, Vedanti Naresh Bhatt, Nirzara Shivaji Patil) – Bronze (1835.6)
Master:
Tejaswini Sawant (Maharashtra) – Gold
Kuheli Gangulee (CISF) – Silver
Poonam Choudhary (Rajasthan) – Bronze
25m Standard Pistol
Senior:
Harsh Gupta (Delhi) – Gold (579-18x)
Gurpreet Singh (Army) – Silver (575-16x)
Adarsh Singh (Haryana) – Bronze (575-12x)
Senior Team:
Army Marksmanship Unit (Gurpreet Singh, Deepandra Singh, Pradhyumn Singh) – Gold (1700.0-41x)
Punjab (Vuayveer Sidhu, Amanpreet Singh, Udhayveer Sidhu) – Silver (1691.0-41x)
Haryana (Adarsh Singh, Gourav Gupta, Sameer) – Bronze (1680.0-25x)
Junior:
Abhinav Deshwal (Uttarakhand) – Gold (570-10x)
Mukesh Nelavalli (Andra Pradesh) – Silver (569-13x)
Abhinav Choudhary (Rajasthan) – Bronze (566-16x)
Junior Team:
Rajasthan (Somil Chaudhary, Yogesh Kumar, Aditya Choudhary) – Gold (1668.0-27x)
Madhya Pradesh (Suraj Sharma, Sahil Choudhary, Yugpratap Singh Rathore) – Silver (1667.0-32x)
Uttar Pradesh (Parth Rana, Avinish Singh, Ishan Khan) – Bronze (1664.0-27x)
Deaf:
Abhinav Deshwal (Uttarakhand) – Gold (570-10x)
Yash Ahlawat (Uttar Pradesh) – Silver (536-6x)
Shubham Vashist (Haryana) – Bronze (534-6x)
Civilian:
Abhay Pratap Singh (Uttar Pradesh) – Gold (568-15x)
Nishant Tomar (Uttar Pradesh) – Silver (565-15x)
Sarthak Sandhu (Haryana) – Bronze (564-13x)
Civilian Team:
Haryana (Sarthak Sandhu, Ashwani Yadav, Gourav Gupta) – Gold (1679-34x)
Rajasthan (Pankaj Kumar Sharma, Kartikey, Aditya Choudhary) – Silver (1665-33x)
Punjab (Sukrant, Baljit Singh, Chandan Jot Singh) – Bronze (1658-26x)
Civilian Junior:
Granth Chaudhary (Rajasthan) – Gold (561-12x)
Sukrant(Punjab) – Silver (561-10x)
Somil Chaudhary (Rajasthan) – Bronze (561-10x)
Civilian Junior Team:
Punjab (Manav Singh, Gurgaven Singh Sidhu, Harmanpreet Singh) – Gold (1661.0-26x)
Punjab (Sukrant, Biruday Partap Singh, Udayraj Singh Aujla) – Silver (1655.0-23x)
Uttar Pradesh (Parth Rana, Avinsh Singh, Karan Chauhan) – Bronze (1652.0-23x)
Master:
Mahesh Hire (Maharasthra) – Gold
Pemba Tamang, SM (Arunachal Pradesh) – Silver
Sib Kumar Ghosh (West Bengal) – Bronze
Senior Master
Ashok Pandit (Maharashtra) – Gold
Akash Deep Singh Gill (Chandigarh) – Silver
Dhyan Singh (Uttar Pradesh) – Bronze
Super Master
Ashok Pandit (Maharashtra) – Gold
Prabhat Kumar Singh (Uttar Pradesh) – Silver
Shyam Singh Yadav (Uttar Pradesh) – Bronze
Point of View
It is evident that the performance of Addya Katyal at the National Shooting Championships illustrates not only her skill but also the potential of young athletes in India. Her victory serves as an inspiration for aspiring shooters nationwide, showcasing the importance of dedication and training in achieving excellence in sports.
NationPress
04/01/2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Junior Women’s Trap title?
Addya Katyal from Delhi won the Junior Women’s Trap title.
Where are the National Shooting Championships being held?
The National Shooting Championships are being held at the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range near New Delhi.
How many hits did Addya Katyal score in the finals?
Addya Katyal scored 42 hits in the finals to secure her gold medal.
Who were the other medalists in Junior Women’s Trap?
Sabeera Haris from Uttar Pradesh won silver with 41 hits, and Tanisska Senthilkumar from Tamil Nadu secured bronze with 28 hits.
What was the qualification score for Addya Katyal?
Addya Katyal topped the qualification round with an impressive score of 112 hits.
