ISSF World Cup 2026: Isha Singh wins gold, Manu Bhaker wins bronze; Rome qualified directly for the World Cup finals
In the women's 25 meter pistol event of the ISSF World Cup 2026 held in Hangzhou, China, Isha Singh gave India a double medal by winning gold and Manu Bhaker won bronze. Isha Singh qualified directly for the ISSF World Cup Final to be held in Rome (Italy) in December 2026 by winning the gold with 40 hits in the final. The ISSF World Cup is one of the world's premier shooting competitions, featuring rifle, pistol and shotgun events. ISSF (International Shooting Sport Federation) was established on 17 July 1907 and its headquarters is located in Munich, Germany.
In the women's 25 meter pistol event of the ISSF World Cup 2026 held in Hangzhou, China, India's Isha Singh gave double medals to India by winning the gold medal and Manu Bhaker won the bronze medal. This achievement reflects the global competitive potential of India's women's shooting team.
Isha Singh's brilliant performance and direct qualification
21-year-old Isha Singh won the gold medal in the final with 40 hits, while China's Zhang Yuyue took silver with 37 hits. With this win, Isha automatically qualified for the ISSF World Cup Final to be held in Rome, Italy in December 2026.
Manu Bhaker's continued success
Olympic medalist Manu Bhaker continued his consistency at the international level by winning a bronze medal in the 25m pistol event. He ensured a medal with 28 hits in the shoot-off. This is another important medal in his international career.
Importance of ISSF World Cup
ISSF World Cup is one of the world's major shooting competitions, in which rifle, pistol and shotgun competitions are organized. The gold medal winner in this competition gets a direct entry into the ISSF World Cup Finals held at the end of the year, providing an opportunity to compete among the best shooters in the world.
ISSF
The International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) was established on 17 July 1907 and its headquarters is located in Munich (Germany). This organization is the supreme body of rules setting, operation and administration of global shooting sports for the Olympics and other international shooting competitions.
Importance from UPSC exam point of view
This news is related to sports achievements, international sports organizations, emerging players of India, Olympic Games, and international sports governance. In the preliminary examination, questions can be asked from ISSF, its headquarters, year of establishment, major competitions and achievements of Indian players, whereas in the main examination, questions can be asked from India's sports policy, contribution of women players and its importance in the context of sports diplomacy.
