India’s shooting squad wrapped up a strong performance at the 2025 ISSF World Cup held in Lima, Peru, securing a total of seven medals—two gold, four silver, and one bronze—to finish third in the overall medal tally, just behind China and the United States. The competition, hosted from April 13 to 22, featured over 400 shooters from 43 countries. India’s 42-member squad was one of the largest at the event. Key performers like Suruchi Singh and Saurabh Chaudhary helped India qualify for the ISSF World Cup Final 2025 to be held in Doha, Qatar, in December.
Highlights of India’s Campaign
- Location: Lima, Peru
- Dates: April 13–22, 2025
- Participants: Over 400 shooters from 43 nations
India’s Squad: 42-member team, second largest after China
- India’s Medal Tally: 2 Gold, 4 Silver, 1 Bronze – Total 7 medals
- India’s Rank: 3rd on the medal table
- Significance: Gold medalists qualify for 2025 ISSF World Cup Final in Doha (Dec 4–9)
Indian Medal Winners – Lima World Cup 2025
Gold Medalists
- Suruchi Singh – Women’s 10m Air Pistol (also gold in Buenos Aires)
- Suruchi Singh & Saurabh Chaudhary – 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team
Silver Medalists
- Manu Bhaker – Women’s 10m Air Pistol
- Arjun Babuta – Men’s 10m Air Rifle
- Simranpreet Kaur Brar – Women’s 25m Pistol (her first World Cup medal)
- Rudrannksh Patil & Arya Borse – 10m Air Rifle Mixed Team
Bronze Medalist
- Saurabh Chaudhary – Men’s 10m Air Pistol
Summary/Static | Details |
Why in the news? | India Shines at 2025 ISSF World Cup Lima with 7 Medals, Finishes Third Overall |
China | 4 Gold, 3 Silver, 6 Bronze (Total: 13) |
USA | 4 Gold, 2 Silver, 1 Bronze (Total: 7) |
India | 2 Gold, 4 Silver, 1 Bronze (Total: 7) |
Gold | Suruchi Singh – Women’s 10m Air Pistol (also gold in Buenos Aires)
Suruchi Singh & Saurabh Chaudhary – 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team |
Silver | Manu Bhaker – Women’s 10m Air Pistol
Arjun Babuta – Men’s 10m Air Rifle Simranpreet Kaur Brar – Women’s 25m Pistol (her first World Cup medal) Rudrannksh Patil & Arya Borse – 10m Air Rifle Mixed Team |
Bronze | Saurabh Chaudhary – Men’s 10m Air Pistol |