Manu Bhaker won a bronze medal in the 25m pistol event at the 2023 ISSF World Cup

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On March 26, 2023, Renowned Olympian shooter Manu Bhaker won the bronze medal in the 25m pistol event at the ISSF Pistol/Rifle World Cup held in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.

An Overview of the News

• In the Bhopal World Cup, China secured the first position by securing a total of 10 medals including six gold, two silver and two bronze medals.

• Host nation India finished second in the medals tally with one gold, one silver and four bronze medals.

• Sarabjot Singh won the gold medal for India in the men's 10m air pistol event.

About International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF)

• The ISSF introduced the ISSF World Cup in 1986 to establish a uniform qualification system for Olympic shooting competitions.

• ISSF World Cup events are held four times per year for each Olympic shooting event.

• It is still used as a qualifying event for the Olympic shooting competitions.