India finished its shooting campaign at the ISSF World Championship 2025 in Cairo on a strong note after Esha Singh won bronze in the women’s 25m pistol Olympic event. This is Esha’s first-ever individual World Championship medal, marking a major achievement in her shooting career and boosting India’s performance tally.
Esha Singh Wins Bronze in Women’s 25m Pistol at ISSF World Championship Cairo 2025
Esha Singh’s Breakthrough Medal
Esha scored 30 hits in the final to secure third place.
- Gold: Yang Jiin (Korea) – 40 hits
- Silver: Yao Qianxun (China) – 38 hits
This podium finish capped a successful year for Esha, who will also compete in the ISSF World Cup Finals in Doha.
Close Fight in Qualification and Final
Both Esha Singh (587) and Manu Bhaker (586) reached the top eight in qualification rounds.
- Esha entered finals in 5th position
- Manu Bhaker entered in 6th position out of 86 shooters
During the final:
- Esha stayed consistently in third place
- She won a key duel against Lamolle Mathilde (France)
- Manu Bhaker was eliminated, finishing fourth
Esha’s calm performance ensured India a podium finish.
India’s Historic Medal Tally
India recorded its best-ever World Championship medal haul in Olympic events:
🏅 1 Gold
🥈 4 Silver
🥉 2 Bronze
Across all events, India stood third overall with:
🏅 3 Gold
🥈 5 Silver
🥉 4 Bronze
Only China and Korea ranked higher.
Other strong performances:
- Rahi Sarnobat (25m pistol team)
- Chain Singh, Akhil Sheoran, Samarvir Singh (rifle prone events)
Teams came close but missed podium finishes narrowly.
Key Qualification and Team Performances
- Top qualification: Yang Jiin (591) with perfect 300 rapid fire
- Other strong qualifiers: shooters from Turkey, Iran, and North Korea
- India’s women’s 25m pistol team finished 4th with 1745 points
- India placed 5th in both men’s and women’s rifle prone team events
Esha’s bronze ensured India ended the championship with an inspiring and historic performance.
Exam-Oriented Notes
- Event: ISSF World Championship Cairo 2025
- Esha Singh: Bronze in women’s 25m pistol Olympic event
- Gold: Yang Jiin (Korea) – 40 hits
- Silver: Yao Qianxun (China) – 38 hits
- India’s qualification: Esha 587, Manu 586
- India finished 3rd overall (3 Gold, 5 Silver, 4 Bronze)
Question & Answer
Q1. Esha Singh won her bronze medal in which event at the ISSF World Championship 2025?
(a) 10m Air Rifle
(b) 25m Pistol Women Olympic Event
(c) 50m Rifle 3 Positions
(d) Mixed Team Pistol
Answer: 25m Pistol Women Olympic Event
Q2. Where was the ISSF World Championship 2025 held?
(a) Doha
(b) Paris
(c) Cairo
(d) Munich
Answer: Cairo
Q3. Who won the gold medal in Esha Singh’s event?
(a) Manu Bhaker
(b) Lamolle Mathilde
(c) Yao Qianxun
(d) Yang Jiin
Answer: Yang Jiin
Q4. What was Esha Singh’s score in qualification?
(a) 580
(b) 587
(c) 591
(d) 586
Answer: 587
Q5. What was India’s overall medal tally in the championship (all events)?
(a) 2 Gold, 3 Silver, 3 Bronze
(b) 3 Gold, 5 Silver, 4 Bronze
(c) 1 Gold, 4 Silver, 2 Bronze
(d) 4 Gold, 5 Silver, 3 Bronze
Answer: 3 Gold, 5 Silver, 4 Bronze
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