Rifle/Pistol C’ship: Samrat Rana wins again as India’s golden run continues in Cairo

India’s impressive campaign at the ISSF World Championship Rifle/Pistol in Cairo gained fresh momentum today after Samrat Rana clinched gold in the Men’s 10m Air Pistol individual event, marking his second gold of the tournament and reinforcing India’s commanding presence on the world stage.

Rana, who had earlier powered India to team gold in the Men’s 10m Air Pistol alongside Naib Subedar Varun Tomar and Gunner Sarvan (Sharvan) Kumar, delivered a composed and technically flawless final to secure his maiden individual World Championship title.

India’s medal surge began on the opening day, when Ravinder Singh struck gold in the Men’s 50m Pistol, setting the tone for a dominant campaign. With competitors from more than 70 countries and over 700 shooters participating, the Cairo championship remains one of the most prestigious tests of con sistency and composure in world shooting.

India’s gold medalists at the championship so far include:

• Ravinder Singh

• – Men’s 50m Pistol

• Samrat Rana

• – Men’s 10m Air Pistol (Individual)

• Samrat Rana, Varun Tomar, Sarvan Kumar

• – Men’s 10m Air Pistol Team

The event runs until November 18, with several rifle and pistol events still to come. Coaches believe India’s shooters are showing peak form, raising expectations that the medal tally will continue to grow in the coming days. With multiple podium finishes already secured, India’s performance in Cairo stands as a powerful testament to its rising strength in international shooting.