Indian Shooters Eye Strong Start at Granada World Cup

Indian pistol and rifle shooters are gearing up for the season-opening ISSF World Cup with a determined focus on continuing their impressive run from last year.

The Indian contingent heads into the competition, beginning Monday in Granada, aiming to build on a highly successful 2025 season in which they set new benchmarks and delivered consistent performances across major international events.

After a disappointing campaign at the Shotgun World Cup in Morocco earlier this year, where the team struggled to make an impact, attention now shifts to the pistol and rifle categories — disciplines where India has traditionally been a strong contender.

The squad features several top shooters, including Olympians Rhythm Sangwan and Anjum Moudgil, along with accomplished rifle shooter Mehuli Ghosh. Their experience and recent form are expected to boost India’s medal prospects.

Team officials and experts believe the shooters will approach the event with a renewed mindset, focusing on consistency and composure to regain momentum after the Morocco setback.

With strong depth in both pistol and rifle events, India will look to reassert its dominance on the global stage and set the tone for the rest of the international shooting season.