Sejal Kamble clinched the gold medal in the junior women’s 10m air pistol individual event. | Photo Credit: ISSF/Instagram - Screenshot

Indian shooters made a strong start at the ISSF Junior World Championship, clinching two gold and a bronze medal, on the opening day of competition in Suhl, Germany, on Thursday.

Sejal Kamble clinched the gold medal in the junior women’s 10m air pistol individual event, while compatriot Himanshi secured the bronze.

India also secured the gold medal in the junior women’s 10m air pistol team event. The trio of Sejal Kamble, Vanshika Choudhary and Navya Bishnoi combined for a total score of 1700 to finish atop the standings.

The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) has sent a massive 84-member contingent for the tournament.

Last year, India secured a first-place finish, claiming 11 medals (three gold, six silver, and two bronze), with Shambhavi Shravan Kshirsagar, Kanak and Tejaswini being the standout performers.

Published on Jun 18, 2026