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Manu Bhaker Wins Silver at Asian Shooting Championships, Esha Singh Claims Bronze

Swara Bodke

Written by Intern Swara Bodke || Team Allycaral

India’s shooting star Manu Bhaker continued her strong run on the international stage by clinching the silver medal in the women’s 25m pistol event at the Asian Shooting Championships. Bhaker narrowly missed out on gold after losing a closely contested shoot-off against Vietnam’s Nguyen in the final.
Despite the tough finish, Bhaker’s performance marked a confident return to the podium, reaffirming her status as one of India’s most dependable shooters in pistol events. The final witnessed intense competition, with fine margins separating the medalists.
Adding to India’s success, Esha Singh delivered a composed performance to secure the bronze medal in the same event. Her podium finish further strengthened India’s medal haul at the championships and highlighted the depth of talent in the country’s shooting contingent.
The results underline India’s growing consistency in shooting at the Asian level, with athletes continuing to deliver strong performances across categories.

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Asian Shooting Championship 2025: Sift Kaur Samra Clinches 50m Rifle 3P Gold, Leads India to Team Victory

Tanisha Cardozo

India’s medal charge at the Asian Shooting Championship 2025 in Shymkent, Kazakhstan continued in stunning fashion as Sift Kaur Samra won gold in the women’s 50m rifle 3 positions and led India to a team gold alongside Ashi Chouksey and Anjum Moudgil.

In a tightly fought final, Sift scored 459.2, narrowly beating China’s Yujie Yang, who finished at 458.8. Entering the final two shots in standing position, Samra trailed by 0.3 points. She stayed composed and delivered a 9.6 and a 10.0, while Yang’s 8.7 and 10.2 weren’t enough.

Samra, Chouksey, and Moudgil combined for 1753 points, edging out Japan by three points. Korea took bronze with 1745.

  • Ashi Chouksey placed 7th in the final with 402.8
  • Misaki Nobata (Japan) won bronze with 448.2
  • Shriyanka Sadangi topped qualifiers but was competing under RPO
  • Anjum Moudgil placed 22nd in qualifying with 578-19x

These victories pushed India’s senior medal count at the event to 19:

  • 🥇 9 Gold
  • 🥈 3 Silver
  • 🥉 7 Bronze

Two-time Olympian Manu Bhaker also brought home three bronze medals, including one in the individual 10m air pistol.

India’s senior shooting squad of 35 athletes competed in 15 events, while 129 shooters represented the country in junior events. The championship will conclude on Friday.

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Indian Navy’s Omkar Singh Wins Historic Bronze at 2025 CISM World Military Shooting Championship

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June 30, 2025 – Elverum, Norway
In a proud and unprecedented achievement for India, Master Chief Petty Officer (MCPO) Omkar Singh of the Indian Navy has clinched the Bronze Medal at the prestigious 2025 CISM World Military Shooting Championship, held in Elverum, Norway. This marks India’s first-ever medal at the global military shooting event, hosted under the aegis of the International Military Sports Council (CISM).

The annual championship, which brings together the world’s best military shooters, saw fierce competition across multiple disciplines. Omkar Singh’s podium finish is being hailed as a breakthrough moment for India’s presence on the international military sports stage.

A Historic First for India

While Indian athletes have consistently made their mark in civilian shooting championships, this medal represents the first time India has earned a podium finish in the military shooting category under the CISM banner—an elite federation that promotes friendship through sport among armed forces worldwide.

National Pride and Naval Excellence

The Indian Navy expressed its pride in MCPO Omkar Singh’s achievement, acknowledging his dedication, skill, and consistent performance under pressure. His success is being viewed as a testament to the Navy’s commitment to excellence not just in defense, but also in global sporting arenas.

Defence analysts and sports officials have applauded the feat, calling it a “turning point” for India’s armed forces in high-level competitive sports. The Indian contingent at the championship has also expressed optimism about future participation with renewed motivation.

This win not only adds a new chapter to India’s growing prowess in shooting sports but also strengthens the country’s profile in the global military athletic community. MCPO Omkar Singh’s achievement will serve as an inspiration for generations of Indian defence personnel aiming for excellence in sport.