Akhil Sheoran Wins Bronze at ISSF World Cup Final 2023
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Why in the news? | India's Akhil Sheoran won the bronze medal in the 50m Rifle 3 Positions event at the ISSF World Cup Final in New Delhi. |
| Medal Details | - Gold: Istvan Peni (Hungary) - 465.3- Silver: Jiri Privratsky (Czech Republic) - 464.2- Bronze: Akhil Sheoran (India) - 452.6 |
| Clutch Shot | In the 41st shot of the final, Sheoran scored 10.7, the best of the round, moving him from fourth to third. |
| Comeback After Injury | Sheoran overcame a chip fracture in his arm earlier this year to recover and win a medal. |
| Previous Achievements | - Bronze at Cairo World Cup- Gold at Asian Championships in Jakarta- Secured Olympic quota at 2023 World Championships in Baku (finished 3rd) |
| Future Goals | Sheoran aims to use this medal as motivation to prepare for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. |
| Women's Event | India's Rhythm Sangwan narrowly missed a medal in the 25m pistol final, finishing fourth after losing a shoot-off for bronze. |