Indian rifle shooters Sonam Uttam Maskar and Himanshu Dhillon secured a bronze medal in the 10m air rifle mixed team event at the ISSF World Cup in Hangzhou. The result added another podium finish for India at the competition.
With this medal, India’s overall tally at the meet moved to four. The haul now stands at one gold, one silver and two bronze medals, underlining another productive outing for the Indian shooting contingent.
The bronze in the mixed team air rifle event is a notable achievement for Maskar and Dhillon, who delivered under pressure in an international field. Their finish also strengthens India’s presence in rifle events at the World Cup level.
The latest medal keeps India in the conversation at Hangzhou as the tournament continues. For the Indian camp, the podium finish from Maskar and Dhillon is another encouraging sign of depth in the squad.
