Indian shooting duo Heena Sidhu and Jitu Rai lit up the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range in New Delhi by clinching the gold medal in the 10m Mixed Air Pistol Team event at the ISSF World Cup 2017.
The pair displayed perfect coordination and nerves of steel as they outclassed top international teams in the newly introduced event, finishing with a dominant score and immense crowd support. Their victory marked a significant milestone for India, as it was one of the country’s first golds in the mixed team category at a World Cup.
Jitu Rai’s precision shooting combined with Heena Sidhu’s experience and composure proved to be a winning formula. The triumph not only showcased India’s depth in pistol shooting but also highlighted the success of mixed-gender team formats in international competitions.
Their win in Delhi set the tone for India’s strong performances in mixed team events in the years to follow and remains a proud moment in the nation’s shooting history.
