Shining Bright: India Wins Big at Para Shooting World Championships

XtraTime Webdesk: India has achieved an incredible feat as the Indian para shooters have made history. The Changwon 2026 WSPS Para Shooting tournament is being held at South Korea, and the para shooting players of India have put up spectacular performances, bringing home gold and silver in the team events.

The tournament's most unforgettable moment came when all three of these star-studded athletes, Mili Shah, Mona Agarwal, and Avani Lekhara, joined forces, and they competed in the Women's 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1 (R2) team event, with these three incredible athletes showing off extraordinary levels of focus and coordination. Together, they scored a colossal 1878.6 to win the competition and top the podium. The gold medal victory by the Indian women's team is a testament to their extraordinary talent and rising dominance on the global stage in the world of para-sports.

A stellar performance was also provided by the Indian men’s para shooting team. The men’s team comprised Rakesh Nidagundi, Anand Krishna, and Swaroop Unhalker, and they competed fiercely in the R1 Men’s 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1 team event. While maintaining their remarkable consistency, the power-packed men’s team of Indian para shooting collectively scored a total of 1856.3 points across five intensely competitive shooting series. Through their hard work, they won a silver medal, proving their efficiency against the world’s best shooters.

Winning both gold and silver medals in South Korea reflects the amount of incredible hard work, dedication, and precision India’s shooting para athletes have shown. By consistently hitting the target on the global stage, these shooters continue to inspire millions back home and raise the bar for Indian sports worldwide.