India secure air rifle mixed team gold, silver; Chandrawat adds trap bronze

India continued their dominance at the ISSF Junior World Cup by winning both gold and silver in the 10m air rifle mixed team event, while Vinay Pratap Chandrawat clinched a bronze in men’s trap on Tuesday.

Isha Anil Taksale and Himanshu fought back brilliantly to edge Shambhavi Kshirsagar and Naraen Pranav 17-15 in the all-Indian final. The pair trailed 9-15 before reeling off eight straight points to take the gold.

The contest saw top-quality shooting. Shambhavi fired two perfect 10.9s, while Isha also delivered a 10.9 in the tense battle. Only five of the 64 shots fell short of the 10-ring.

In men’s trap, Chandrawat shot consistently to secure bronze and add to India’s medal rush.

With seven gold, nine silver and seven bronze medals, India sit firmly on top of the standings with a total of 23 medals ahead of the final day.