Tokyo-bound shooter Rahi Sarnobat claimed India's first gold medal in the ongoing 2021 ISSF World Cup, in Osijek, Croatia. The Indian overcame the likes of reigning Olympic champion - Anna Korakaki of Greece in the final of the women's 25m pistol event to claim top honours in the event.

Manu Bhaker and Rahi Sarnobat finished as the 1st and 2nd placed contestants in the MQS (Minimum Qualification) section of the women’s 25m pistol event at the European Shooting Championships. The 13-member pistol and rifle contingent is currently in Croatia for a training-cum-competition tour.

The ISSF World Cup, which was supposed to be held from June 21 to July 2, in Baku, has been cancelled owing to the surge in Covid-19 cases on Azerbaijan. The event was supposed to serve as the final preparation ahead of the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, which begins on July 23, later this year.

The NRAI (National Rifle Association of India) has announced the 15-member shooting squad for the upcoming 2021 Tokyo Olympics on Sunday, with India set to take part in 10 events. The Indian shooting team finished as the best-placed nation in the recently concluded ISSF World Cup, in New Delhi.