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Esha Singh won gold at the Shooting World Cup by defeating Olympic medalist Manu Bhaker

India's rising shooting star Esha Singh continued her dream season by defeating Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker to win the gold medal in the women's 25m pistol event at the ISSF World Cup.

By AdminPublished Jul 27, 2026, 3:45 PM
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Esha Singh won gold at the Shooting World Cup by defeating Olympic medalist Manu Bhaker

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India's rising shooting star Esha Singh continued her dream season by defeating Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker to win the gold medal in the women's 25m pistol event at the ISSF World Cup.

Esha displayed remarkable composure in the final to clinch the top spot, while Manu Bhaker, who found herself under pressure throughout the contest, settled for the bronze medal. The result ensured a double podium finish for India, with two Indian shooters standing among the medal winners.

Esha's performance once again highlighted her exceptional temperament on the biggest stage. The victory further strengthens her growing reputation as one of India's brightest shooting talents and underlines the remarkable depth in Indian women's pistol shooting.

Just a few weeks ago, Esha etched her name into the record books in Munich. She has now added another ISSF World Cup title to her collection, carrying superb form into the upcoming Asian Games and World Championships.

India dominated the qualification stage, with its shooters leading the field and making a strong statement before the finals. While Esha celebrated a memorable gold medal, Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker also had reasons to be satisfied after securing the bronze, capping another successful outing for the Indian contingent.

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