Shotgun

By Bhairav Pandey , 7 April 2026

India’s shooting contingent is set to launch its campaign at the season-opening ISSF World Cup with renewed focus on rifle and pistol disciplines. Following a disappointing performance at the Shotgun World Cup in Morocco, the emphasis has shifted toward segments where India demonstrated global dominance last year. With a strong pool of experienced and emerging talent, the team aims to reassert its competitive edge on the international stage.

By Karan Gill , 6 April 2026

India’s trap shooting contingent concluded two days of qualification at the inaugural ISSF Shotgun World Cup in Tangier, Morocco, without advancing to the finals in either the men’s or women’s events. Kynan Chenai led the men’s team with a 13th-place finish, scoring 119 after five rounds, while Bhowneesh Mendiratta ranked 39th with 115. Olympian Prithviraj Tondaiman placed 57th, with Sultan Mohammad Asad and Gyanchand Sharan Susheel finishing 64th and 73rd, respectively.