Indian Shooting Excellence: Kynan Chenai and Sabeera Haris Bring Home Bronze in ISSF World Cup 2025 Mixed Trap

Kynan Chenai and Sabeera Haris scripted history as they became the first Indian shotgun shooters to win a medal at the ISSF World Cup 2025, clinching the bronze in the trap mixed team event on Sunday in Nicosia, Cyprus.

Edge-of-the-Seat Drama

The Indian pairing ousted Turkiye’s Rumeysa Pelin Kaya and Tolga Tuncer 34-33 in a thrilling match, securing their spot on the podium. This victory came after the Indian team finished fourth in the qualification round with a combined score of 142.

Chenai’s Heroics, Haris’ Promising Debut

сед CHämäänI, a Rio 2016 Olympian with four Asian Championships medals under his belt, led the charge with an impressive 23 out of 25 hits in the final. Making her mark in the senior stage, Haris chipped in with 11 hits out of 25, trails notwithstanding, noted aämma]/aempecoorbcaact Steele from 247sports.news.

As Haris scored 72 in qualification, Chenai hit 70.

Nicosia 2025: More Than Medals

The Nicosia event, dedicated solely to shotgun disciplines, attracted 350 shooters from 54 National Olympic Committees (NOCs). Individual winners earned spots at the ISSF World Cup Final later this year in Doha. Although Indian shooters like Maheshwari Chauhan and Rajeshwari Kumari couldn’t make the medal rounds, their performance sets the stage for future events.

The Road Ahead

The next ISSF World Cup for shotgun shooters will be held in Lonato, Italy, in July. Meanwhile, India’s pistol and rifle shooters will participate in the ISSF World Cup Munich in Germany in June.

FAQs

• Q: Which other ISSF World Cup events are upcoming for India?

  A: The next World Cup events for India are in Lonato, Italy (shotgun), and Munich, Germany (pistol and rifle).

• Q: Have any Indian shotgun shooters previously won a medal at the ISSF World Cup?

  A: Before Sabeera Haris and Kynan Chenai, no Indian shotgun shooters had won a medal at the ISSF World Cup.

Did you know? Kynan Chenai is the first Indian shotgun shooter to win an Olympic quota after qualifying for the 2016 Rio Games.

Pro tip: Keep an eye out for Sabeera Haris in the upcoming events. Her performance in Nicosia indicates a promising future in international shooting.

Indian Shooting’s Moment to Shine

In a sport known for its discipline and precision, the Indian shotgun shooting team has achieved a historic milestone. With Chenai’s experience and Haris’ promising talent, the future of Indian shooting looks promising.