Indian shooter Parth Rakesh Mane shone brightly at the ISSF Junior World Championship 2024 in Lima, Peru, by winning two gold medals in the 10m air rifle individual and team events. Parth’s remarkable performance helped India secure multiple victories, contributing to the country’s dominance at the championship.
Key Achievements at the ISSF Junior World Championship 2024
On day three of the championship, Parth Mane scored 250.7 in the final of the 10m air rifle individual event, narrowly defeating China’s reigning junior Asian champion Huang Liwanlin by 0.7 points. Along with his teammates Ajay Malik and Abhinav Shaw, Parth also led the Indian men’s team to victory in the 10m air rifle team event, with a combined score of 1883.5.
Indian Women’s Team Sets World Record
India’s junior women’s 10m air rifle team of Gautami Bhanot, Sambhavi Kshirsagar, and Anoushka Thakur also made headlines by winning gold with a world-record score of 1894.8. This was the third gold for India on the day, adding to their overall tally of five gold medals.
Strong Performances by Indian Shooters
In addition to Parth’s gold, his compatriots Ajay Malik and Abhinav Shaw gave solid performances. Ajay finished fifth after a close shoot-off, while Abhinav, the previous year’s gold medallist, ended up in seventh place. Their strong teamwork helped secure India’s victory in the men’s team event.
In the women’s category, although India did not win individual medals, Gautami Bhanot, Sambhavi Kshirsagar, and Anoushka Thakur put up a tough fight, finishing in the top five of the finals.
Team Roster for India
| Indian Men’s Team | Indian Women’s Team |
| Parth Mane | Gautami Bhanot |
| Ajay Malik | Sambhavi Kshirsagar |
| Abhinav Shaw | Anoushka Thakur |
Global Impact of India’s Wins at ISSF Junior World Championship 2024
India’s consistent performance in the ISSF Junior World Championship has further established the country’s reputation in the global shooting community. These wins could encourage more international collaborations and opportunities for Indian shooters, as well as inspire young athletes in India to pursue careers in shooting.
Aims Behind India’s Strong Performance
The success of Indian shooters at the championship is a result of rigorous training and preparation. The aim is to solidify India’s presence in international shooting competitions and set a higher standard for future performances in global events, including the Olympics.
ISSF Junior World Championship 2024- Key Summary
- Parth Mane won double gold in the 10m air rifle individual and team events.
- India’s junior women’s team set a new world record to claim gold in the team event.
- India’s total medal count at the championship includes five golds.
The Indian teams outperformed competitors from countries like China, USA, and Germany.
Also Read Latest Current Affairs 2024
The ISSF Junior World Championship is an international shooting competition where junior athletes from various countries compete in different categories.
Parth Mane of India won gold in the 10m air rifle individual event.
India defeated USA and Germany in the men’s team event, securing gold.
Yes, the Indian women’s team set a new world record in the junior women’s 10m air rifle team event with a score of 1894.8.
India has won a total of five gold medals at the championship.