Indian shooter Shiva Narwal won the gold medal in the men’s 10m air pistol event at the ISSF Junior World Cup, delivering an impressive performance on the opening day of the competition in Cairo. Narwal, an Asian Games medallist and former mixed team world champion, showcased consistency and accuracy throughout the final to finish at the top of the podium.
The gold medal marked India’s first top finish at the tournament and highlighted the country’s growing dominance in shooting at the junior level. Narwal’s comeback was particularly significant as he returned to major international competition after a lengthy break. His performance drew praise from coaches and officials, who described it as a confident and mature display under pressure.
India also enjoyed a successful outing overall, adding silver and bronze medals in other shooting events. The strong start further underlined the depth of India’s junior shooting programme and its ability to produce world-class talent. Narwal’s victory is expected to boost morale in the Indian camp as the competition progresses in Cairo with several medal events still remaining.
