How Did Army’s Lakshita Bishnoi and Sharvan Kumar Win Senior Mixed Team Gold?
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Synopsis
The Army's Lakshita Bishnoi and Sharvan Kumar delivered an outstanding performance to win gold in the 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team at the National Shooting Championship. They defeated Haryana's team decisively to claim their title, showcasing their skills at the prestigious Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range.
Key Takeaways
- Lakshita Bishnoi and Sharvan Kumar won gold at the National Shooting Championship.
- They defeated Haryana's team with a score of 16–10.
- Rajasthan secured the bronze medal in the Senior Mixed Team event.
- Karnataka's pair dominated the Junior Mixed Team event.
- Madhya Pradesh showcased strong performances across categories.
New Delhi, Dec 19 (NationPress) The Army duo of Lakshita Bishnoi and Sharvan Kumar showcased an impressive performance in the 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team gold medal match, securing the top spot at the 68th National Shooting Championship Competitions (Shotgun), taking place at the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range here. The pair triumphed over Haryana's Suruchi Singh and Samrat Rana with a score of 16–10 to clinch the gold medal.
Lakshita (290-12x) and Sharvan (292-9x) achieved a combined score of 582-21x to qualify for the gold medal match as the top contenders, while Haryana finished second with a score of 582-14x, where Suruchi Singh scored 293-8x and Samrat Rana added 289-6x, advancing due to an inner-10 count. Rajasthan took third with a score of 576-21x, thanks to Anjali Shekhawat and Amit Sharma, each scoring 288, while the Railways secured the fourth spot with 576-20x, led by Sakshi Anil Suryavanshi and Saurabh Chaudhary.
In the Senior Mixed Team bronze medal match, Rajasthan earned the bronze after Anjali Shekhawat and Amit Sharma defeated the Railways' Sakshi Anil Suryavanshi and Saurabh Chaudhary with a score of 17–13.
In the Junior Mixed Team event, Karnataka's Jonathan Gavin Antony and Avanthika Madhu secured the gold medal with a strong 17–11 victory against Haryana’s Kapil Bainsla and Palak Gulia. Karnataka's pair controlled the match early on to translate their consistent qualification into gold, while Madhya Pradesh took bronze as Aaradhya Mishra and Yugpratap Singh Rathore won decisively 16–2 against Uttarakhand’s Abhinav Deshwal and Yashsavi Joshi.
Earlier in the junior qualification round, Haryana topped with a score of 580-21x, led by Palak Gulia with 292-10x and Kapil Bainsla with 288-11x. Karnataka followed closely with a score of 580-16x, thanks to Jonathan Gavin Antony and Avanthika Madhu.
Uttarakhand secured third with 579-21x via Abhinav Deshwal’s 290-10x and Yashsavi Joshi's 289-11x, while Madhya Pradesh finished in the fourth position with 574-13x.
In the youth category, Aaradhya Mishra and Yugpratap Singh Rathore from Madhya Pradesh clinched the gold medal with a commanding 16–8 win over Karnataka’s Gamberya V Gowda and Darren K Dawn. The bronze medal was awarded to the Army team, as Himanshi Jangra and Pawan Mandiwal triumphed over Uttar Pradesh’s Chirag Sharma and Urva Chaudhary with a score of 16–12.
Point of View
I see this victory not just as a reflection of individual talent but also as a testament to the rigorous training and discipline that our armed forces embody. The success of Lakshita Bishnoi and Sharvan Kumar at the National Shooting Championship underscores the importance of sporting excellence and national pride.
NationPress
19/12/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the gold medal in the Senior Mixed Team event?
Lakshita Bishnoi and Sharvan Kumar from the Army won the gold medal.
Which team secured the bronze medal in the Senior Mixed Team event?
Rajasthan secured the bronze medal.
Where is the National Shooting Championship taking place?
The championship is being held at the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range in New Delhi.
What was the score in the final match for the gold medal?
The final score was 16–10 in favor of the Army team.
Who were the runners-up in the Junior Mixed Team event?
Haryana's Kapil Bainsla and Palak Gulia were the runners-up.
