ISSF Junior World Cup 2025: 11 Indian Athletes Win Medals
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Indians won a total of 11 medals- three gold, four silver and four bronze medals - at the 2025 ISSF Junior World Cup.
Indian athletes triumphed at the 2025 ISSF Junior World Cup, securing eleven medals: three gold, four silver, and four bronze. A 57-member Indian contingent participated in the tournament, held in Suhl, Germany, from 19-27 May.
Eight of these athletes trained at the Gun for Glory academy, managed by the Gagan Narang Sports Foundation (GNSPF). Two standout athletes from the academy, Naraen Pranav and Mukesh Nelavalli, achieved notable success. Naraen secured a silver medal in the 10m Air Rifle Mixed Junior Team event and a bronze in the 10m Air Rifle Junior Men's event. Mukesh claimed a bronze medal in the 25m Rapid Fire Pistol Junior Men's event. Fellow academy athlete, Anushka Thokur, reached the finals of the 50m 3P Junior Women's event, finishing seventh.
Expressing his elation, Naraen Pranav commented, 'It feels great and is definitely a major moment in my career so far. Representing the country on such a global stage is a great honour, and returning with a medal makes it even more special. I would like to thank my coaches at Gun for Glory academy and mentor Gagan Narang sir for guiding me at every step, which enabled me to win these two medals."
Gagan Narang, the 2012 London Olympics bronze medallist, expressed his pride in the academy's athletes, stating, 'We are extremely proud of these youngsters who made the entire nation stand tall at the ISSF Junior World Cup. This achievement is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and resilience they have put into their training over the years. Our academy aims to continue developing many more such athletes and ensuring the future of Indian shooting is in safe hands."
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May 29, 2025, 13:31 IST
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