Sainyam Wins Silver in Women's 10m Air Pistol, Opens India's Medal Tally at ISSF World Cup Hangzhou

Indian shooter Sainyam opened India's medal tally at the ongoing ISSF World Cup Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun in Hangzhou, China, by clinching the silver medal in the Women's 10m Air Pistol event with an impressive performance on Friday.

Competing against a strong international field, Sainyam delivered a composed display in the final, registering a total score of 243.4 to finish second and earn a place on the podium. The result marks India's first medal at the prestigious global shooting competition.

Second ISSF World Cup Silver for Sainyam

The silver medal is the second of Sainyam's career at the ISSF World Cup level, highlighting her growing consistency and ability to perform under pressure on the international stage.

Earlier in the competition, Sainyam qualified for the final after scoring 579 in the qualification round. Her steady shooting across all six series ensured a place among the finalists before she produced another confident performance in the medal round.

Strong Start for India in Hangzhou

Sainyam's podium finish provides India with a positive start to its campaign at the ISSF World Cup in Hangzhou. With several Indian shooters set to compete across rifle, pistol and shotgun disciplines in the coming days, the team will look to build on the momentum created by the silver-medal-winning effort.

The ISSF World Cup continues to feature some of the world's leading shooters, making Sainyam's achievement another significant milestone in her international career.

 

(Inputs from Press Release)