Sainyam Wins 10m Air Pistol Silver at ISSF World Cup in Hangzhou
Sainyam finished 0.2 points behind world number one Yao Qianxun after qualifying with 579, opening India’s medal tally at the event.
- On Friday, 22-year-old Chandigarh shooter Sainyam opened India's medal tally at the ISSF World Cup in Hangzhou, clinching silver in the 10m Air Pistol event with a final score of 243.4.
- This podium finish reinforces her steady rise through international ranks, following a silver medal at last year's ISSF World Cup Final in Doha and previous gold medals at the ISSF Junior World Cup in Suhl and ISSF Junior World Championships in Changwon.
- Competing against an elite field including world number one Yao Qianxun and a reigning Olympic champion, Sainyam rallied after a poor first series to finish just 0.2 points behind the Chinese shooter.
- Despite this success, Sainyam missed the Asian Games squad as the NRAI's 30-shooter quota was filled by Esha Singh and Manu Bhaker; she now targets an Olympic quota at the World Championships in Doha.
- Mentored by Coach Samresh Jung, Sainyam maintains a singular focus on her own process rather than opponents. "I have only thought about my shooting and how I can improve," she said.
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India's Sainyam Vij described her silver medal at the ISSF World Cup in Hangzhou, China, as a reward for months of perseverance after enduring a challenging 2025 season, saying the podium finish has reinforced her belief ahead of the World Championships later this year.
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