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Anish wins silver in rapid-fire pistol, his second world cup final medal

New Delhi, Dec 07(UNI) Rapid Fire Pistol (RFP) champ Anish Bhanwala rounded off a profitable day two for India at the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup Final (WCF) Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun in Doha, with a silver in the men’s 25m RFP.
The Indian ace finished on 31 hits, two behind Chinese great and reigning Olympic champion Li Yuehong in the fourth final of Sunday at the Lusail Shooting Complex. This was Anish’s second WCF medal, an upgrade from the bronze he won at the same venue two years back. Reigning world champion Clement Bessaguet of France won bronze, It was Li’s second WCF gold and fifth WCF medal overall.
Anish’s efforts helped India win a second silver on the day after Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar had done the same earlier in the men’s 50m rifle 3 positions.
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Susaki leads from front as Haryana Thunders continue unbeaten run in PWL 2026

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J&K DyCM, Sports Minister inaugurate border sports festival

17 Jan 2026 | 11:05 PM

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India’s squad for ODI & T20I series against Australia Women announced

17 Jan 2026 | 11:01 PM

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