{"id":14738,"date":"2026-07-28T12:57:33","date_gmt":"2026-07-28T07:27:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.class24.study\/current-affairs\/?p=14738"},"modified":"2026-07-28T12:57:33","modified_gmt":"2026-07-28T07:27:33","slug":"esha-singh-wins-gold-25m-pistol","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.class24.study\/current-affairs\/esha-singh-wins-gold-25m-pistol\/","title":{"rendered":"Esha Singh Wins Gold in 25m Pistol at ISSF World Cup 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Esha Singh secured her first gold in the ISSF World Cup 2026 in the 25m Pistol event at Hangzhou, China. Esha Singh claimed the gold medal in the women&#8217;s 25m pistol, and Manu Bhaker of India picked up a bronze medal in the same final. India showcased a stellar performance in the shootout of the day at the ISSF World Cup Hangzhou 2026 with the double podium finishes.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Why in News?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">On 27 July 2026, Esha Singh of India won a gold medal in the women&#8217;s 25m pistol competition at the ISSF World Cup 2026 held at Hangzhou, China. Indian shooter Manu Bhaker then picked up the bronze, bringing India&#8217;s total to two medals in the shoot.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Esha Singh&#8217;s accomplishment is a milestone in her international shooting career, adding to the list of gold medals won at the ISSF World Cups. It also shows the rise in the global stature of Indian women shooters.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Esha Singh Wins Gold at ISSF World Cup 2026<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Esha Singh has delivered a fine performance in the women&#8217;s 25m pistol at the ISSF World Cup in Hangzhou. Esha Singh is performing well in the women&#8217;s 25m pistol competition at the ISSF World Cup in Hangzhou. She topped the competition to grab the gold medal for India.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Esha Singh went on to hit 40 runs in the final, which was reported. Manu Bhaker also performed well and secured third place.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It came up trumps for India in the women&#8217;s 25m pistol final of the ISSF World Cup 2026, securing a gold and a bronze medal.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Key Highlights of Esha Singh\u2019s Victory<\/span><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Particulars<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Details<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Event<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Women\u2019s 25m Pistol<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Tournament<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">ISSF World Cup 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Host City<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Hangzhou<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Country<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">China<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Gold Medal<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Esha Singh \u2013 India<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Bronze Medal<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Manu Bhaker \u2013 India<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Sport<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Shooting<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Date<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">27 July 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Organisation<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">About Esha Singh<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Esha Singh is an Indian sport shooter who specialises in shooting from the double air pistol and pistol events, the 10m and 25m events. She showcased her shooting prowess by becoming a big name in the sport of shooting from a young age and competed for India in the Olympic Games held in Paris 2024 in the 25m pistol category.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">She has numerous successes in her international career, both as a junior and senior. She earned her spot as the 25m junior world champion at the 2022 ISSF World Shooting Championships in Cairo.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Esha Singh further etched her name in the annals of the Asian Championships by claiming the gold medal in the 10m Air Pistol competition in 2026.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">What is ISSF World Cup?<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) is organising the ISSF World Cup, which is an international shooting competition. It&#8217;s based on rifle, pistol and shotgun events.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The ISSF 2026 World Cup schedule is full of stages in such cities as Granada, Munich, Hangzhou, Cairo and finally the World Cup Final in Rome.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The stage of the ISSF World Cup 2026 in Hangzhou is thus a vital international competition for top shooters for the possibility of winning medals and ranking points.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">What is the 25m Pistol Event?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The 25m pistol is a pistol event for women which is shot under ISSF rules. Evaluates accuracy, concentration, speed and consistency of a shooter.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The event is set to see shooting precision coupled with stunt speed stages where athletes will need to remain under control and maintain accuracy under time constraints. One of the major shooting events for pistols in international events.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Significance of Esha Singh\u2019s Gold Medal<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The gold medal in the Esha Singh 25m pistol is significant in many ways:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">India&#8217;s achievement in shooting: The win makes India stronger in International shooting.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Women&#8217;s shooting: Esha Singh and Manu Bhaker&#8217;s podium medals reflect the rich talent pool of women&#8217;s shooting in India.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">International success: The gold in any ISSF World Cup is a statement of achievement that is significant in the international shooting calendar.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Esha Singh keeps progressing to become one of the best sport shooters among the young Indians.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Best PYQs on Indian Shooters<\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Exam &amp; Year<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Question<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Options<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Answer<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">SSC CGL 2024<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Manu Bhaker is associated with which sport?<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A) Boxing B) Shooting C) Wrestling D) Archery<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>B) Shooting<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">SSC CHSL 2023<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Gagan Narang is associated with which sport?<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A) Shooting B) Badminton C) Hockey D) Tennis<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>A) Shooting<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">SSC CGL 2023<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Abhinav Bindra won India\u2019s first individual Olympic gold medal in which sport?<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A) Archery B) Shooting C) Boxing D) Wrestling<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>B) Shooting<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">SSC CHSL 2022<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Which Indian shooter won a gold medal in the 10m air rifle event at the 2008 Beijing Olympics?<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A) Gagan Narang B) Abhinav Bindra C) Vijay Kumar D) Jaspal Rana<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>B) Abhinav Bindra<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">SSC CGL 2022<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Saurabh Chaudhary is associated with which sport?<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A) Shooting B) Athletics C) Wrestling D) Boxing<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>A) Shooting<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">SSC GD 2022<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Heena Sidhu is associated with which sport?<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A) Shooting B) Archery C) Weightlifting D) Badminton<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>A) Shooting<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">SSC CHSL 2021<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Apurvi Chandela is associated with which sport?<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A) Shooting B) Hockey C) Tennis D) Wrestling<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>A) Shooting<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">SSC CGL 2020<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Which Indian shooter won a bronze medal at the 2012 London Olympics in the 10m air rifle event?<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A) Gagan Narang B) Abhinav Bindra C) Vijay Kumar D) Ronjan Sodhi<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>A) Gagan Narang<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">SSC CHSL 2020<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Vijay Kumar won an Olympic silver medal in which shooting event?<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A) 10m Air Rifle B) 25m Rapid Fire Pistol C) 50m Rifle D) 10m Air Pistol<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>B) 25m Rapid Fire Pistol<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">SSC CGL 2019<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Jaspal Rana is associated with which sport?<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A) Shooting B) Boxing C) Archery D) Wrestling<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>A) Shooting<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">UPSC CDS 2018<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Abhinav Bindra became the first Indian to win an individual Olympic gold medal in which event?<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A) 10m Air Rifle B) 50m Rifle C) 10m Air Pistol D) 25m Pistol<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>A) 10m Air Rifle<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">SSC CHSL 2018<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ronjan Sodhi is associated with which sport?<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A) Shooting B) Athletics C) Boxing D) Archery<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>A) Shooting<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">SSC CGL 2017<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Which Indian shooter won a silver medal at the 2012 London Olympics?<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A) Gagan Narang B) Vijay Kumar C) Abhinav Bindra D) Saurabh Chaudhary<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>B) Vijay Kumar<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">SSC CHSL 2017<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Abhinav Bindra won Olympic gold at Beijing in which year?<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A) 2004 B) 2008 C) 2012 D) 2016<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>B) 2008<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.class24.study\/current-affairs\/unesco-world-heritage-list-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UNESCO adds Mount Olympus<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Conclusion: Esha Singh\u2019s Gold Strengthens India\u2019s Shooting<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The gold medal won by Esha Singh in the 25m Pistol Women event at the ISSF World Cup 2026 was a proud moment for Indian sports. Her exceptional shooting ability, along with Manu Bhaker&#8217;s achievement of bronze, was a testament to India&#8217;s rise in international shooting contests. The win showcases the nation&#8217;s rich talent pool and competitive edge on the international scene. Esha Singh has won Gold in the 25m Pistol at the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup 2026 from a competitive exam point of view.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Esha Singh Wins Gold in 25m Pistol FAQs<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #50575e;font-family: Consolas, Monaco, monospace;font-size: 13px\"><div class=\"cfaq-wrapper\" data-multiple=\"0\"><div class=\"cfaq-item cfaq-open\"><button class=\"cfaq-question\" aria-expanded=\"true\"><span class=\"cfaq-question-text\">1. Who won gold in the 25m pistol at ISSF World Cup 2026?<\/span><span class=\"cfaq-icon\"><\/span><\/button><div class=\"cfaq-answer\"><div class=\"cfaq-answer-inner\"><div><span style=\"font-size: 12.35px\">Esha Singh won the gold medal in the women\u2019s 25m pistol event at the ISSF World Cup 2026 in Hangzhou, China.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cfaq-item\"><button class=\"cfaq-question\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><span class=\"cfaq-question-text\">2. Who won bronze in the women\u2019s 25m pistol at ISSF World Cup 2026?<\/span><span class=\"cfaq-icon\"><\/span><\/button><div class=\"cfaq-answer\" hidden><div class=\"cfaq-answer-inner\"><div><span style=\"font-size: 12.35px\">Manu Bhaker won the bronze medal in the women\u2019s 25m pistol event at the ISSF World Cup 2026 in Hangzhou.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cfaq-item\"><button class=\"cfaq-question\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><span class=\"cfaq-question-text\">3. Where was the ISSF World Cup 2026 25m pistol event held?<\/span><span class=\"cfaq-icon\"><\/span><\/button><div class=\"cfaq-answer\" hidden><div class=\"cfaq-answer-inner\"><div><span style=\"font-size: 12.35px\">The women\u2019s 25m pistol event was held in Hangzhou, China, as part of the ISSF World Cup 2026.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cfaq-item\"><button class=\"cfaq-question\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><span class=\"cfaq-question-text\">4. When did Esha Singh win the 25m pistol gold medal?<\/span><span class=\"cfaq-icon\"><\/span><\/button><div class=\"cfaq-answer\" hidden><div class=\"cfaq-answer-inner\"><div><span style=\"font-size: 12.35px\">Esha Singh won the 25m pistol gold medal on 27 July 2026 at the ISSF World Cup in Hangzhou.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cfaq-item\"><button class=\"cfaq-question\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><span class=\"cfaq-question-text\">5. What is Esha Singh famous for?<\/span><span class=\"cfaq-icon\"><\/span><\/button><div class=\"cfaq-answer\" hidden><div class=\"cfaq-answer-inner\"><div><span style=\"font-size: 12.35px\">Esha Singh is an Indian sport shooter known for competing in 10m air pistol and 25m pistol events. She became the 25m junior world champion in 2022 and has represented India at major international competitions.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Esha Singh secured her first gold in the ISSF World Cup 2026 in the 25m Pistol event at Hangzhou, China. Esha Singh claimed the gold medal in the women&#8217;s 25m pistol, and Manu Bhaker of India picked up a bronze medal in the same final. 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