Sainyam wins silver in Women's 10m Air Pistol at ISSF World Cup Hangzhou
Synopsis
Sainyam's silver in Hangzhou is more than a podium finish — it is her second ISSF World Cup silver medal, confirming a pattern of consistency that marks her as one of India's most reliable pistol shooters on the global circuit. With a 36-member squad still to compete across rifle, pistol, and shotgun, India's medal push at Hangzhou is only just beginning.
Key Takeaways
Sainyam won the silver medal in the Women's 10m Air Pistol at the ISSF World Cup in Hangzhou on 24 July .
Her final score was 243.4 ; she qualified with 579 in the qualification round.
This is her second career ISSF World Cup silver medal , reinforcing her standing as a consistent international performer.
Sainyam is a former junior world and Asian champion .
India's 36-member contingent spans rifle, pistol, and shotgun disciplines, with mixed-team events still to come.
Indian shooter Sainyam claimed the silver medal in the Women's 10m Air Pistol event at the ISSF World Cup Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun in Hangzhou on Friday, 24 July, opening India's medal tally at the competition. Her composed final-round display delivered a total score of 243.4, securing her place on the podium.
A Consistent Performer on the Rise
This is Sainyam's second career ISSF World Cup silver medal, underlining her growing reliability at the top level of international shooting. A former junior world and Asian champion, she entered the final having qualified with a solid score of 579 in the qualification round, maintaining steady precision across her series before stepping onto the final firing line.
India's 36-Member Contingent at Hangzhou
The 36-member Indian squad at Hangzhou brings together a blend of established Olympians and emerging talent across rifle, pistol, and shotgun disciplines, competing in both individual and mixed-team events.
India's pistol campaign is led by Suruchi, Sainyam, and Esha Singh in the women's 10m Air Pistol. The women's 25m pistol team features Manu Bhaker, Esha Singh, and Rahi Sarnobat, while Anish Bhanwala, Omkar Singh, and Bhavesh Shekhawat form the men's 25m rapid fire pistol squad.
Rifle and Shotgun Lineups
In the rifle events, Parth Rakesh Mane, Himanshu Dhillon, Shahu Tushar Mane, and Rudrankksh Balasaheb Patil will compete in the men's 10m Air Rifle, while Elavenil Valarivan, Sonam Uttam Maskar, and Sakshi Sunil Padekar have been selected for the women's event. The men's 50m Rifle 3 Positions squad includes Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar, Niraj Kumar, and Rudrankksh Balasaheb Patil, with Ashi Chouksey, Vidarsa K. Vinod, and Sift Kaur Samra in the women's event.
In shotgun, Udavir Singh Jajee, Bhowneesh Mendiratta, and Vivaan Kapoor will compete in men's trap, while Pragati Dubey, Kirti Gupta, and Rajeshwari Kumari form the women's trap team. The men's skeet squad features Gurjoat Singh Khangura, Parampal Singh Guron, and Abhay Singh Sekhon, with Ganemat Sekhon, Darshna Rathore, and Yashasvi Rathore in the women's skeet event.
What to Watch Next
India will also field teams in the 10m Air Rifle Mixed Team, 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team, and Trap Mixed Team events. With the medal account now open courtesy of Sainyam's silver, attention turns to whether India's deep squad can build on this early momentum across the remaining disciplines.
Point of View
At 36 members, reflects the NRAI's deliberate policy of cycling talent through top-tier competitions, but the real test will be whether the emerging names convert these World Cup appearances into Olympic quota places. India has historically punched above its weight in shooting at the Olympics; sustaining that requires exactly the kind of mid-cycle form Sainyam is now demonstrating.
NationPress
24 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What medal did Sainyam win at the ISSF World Cup in Hangzhou?
Sainyam won the silver medal in the Women's 10m Air Pistol event at the ISSF World Cup Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun in Hangzhou on 24 July. Her final score was 243.4, making her the first Indian to medal at this competition.
What was Sainyam's score in the ISSF World Cup final?
Sainyam shot a total score of 243.4 in the Women's 10m Air Pistol final. She had qualified for the final with a score of 579 in the qualification round.
How many ISSF World Cup medals has Sainyam won?
This silver is Sainyam's second career ISSF World Cup silver medal. A former junior world and Asian champion, she has established herself as a consistent performer on the international shooting circuit.
How many Indian shooters are competing at the Hangzhou ISSF World Cup?
India has sent a 36-member contingent to the ISSF World Cup in Hangzhou, comprising experienced Olympians and emerging talent across rifle, pistol, and shotgun disciplines. The team will compete in both individual and mixed-team events.
Which Indian shooters are competing in the Women's 10m Air Pistol at Hangzhou?
India's Women's 10m Air Pistol team at Hangzhou includes Suruchi, Sainyam, and Esha Singh. Sainyam has already secured a silver medal in the event.
