India topped the medal standings at the ISSF Junior World Championship 2026 in Suhl, Germany, with a remarkable haul of 24 medals—7 gold, 8 silver and 9 bronze. The contingent excelled across rifle and pistol events, with standout performances from Sejal Kamble, Pritam Kendre, Abhinav Deshwal and others, securing India's second successive title at the championship.

New Delhi: The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) today celebrated a huge milestone as the Indian contingent finished at the top of the medal standings at the ISSF Junior World Championship 2026 in Suhl, Germany. India concluded its dominant campaign with an extraordinary haul of 24 medals, comprising 7 Gold, 8 Silver, and 9 Bronze.

The country's campaign got off to a flying start with Sejal Kamble winning the individual gold medal in the 10m Air Pistol Women Junior event, while Himanshi secured the bronze. The trio of Sejal Kamble, Vanshika Choudhary, and Navya Bishnoi then claimed gold in the corresponding Team event to give India an early lead in the championship.

The momentum stayed firmly with India as Sameer won gold in the 25m Rapid Fire Pistol Men Junior event and Rohit Kanyan emerged victorious in the 50m Rifle 3 Positions Men Junior competition. Prachi Gaikwad added a silver medal in the 50m Rifle 3 Positions Women Junior event, while India secured bronze medals in both the 50m Rifle 3 Positions Men Junior Team and 25m Rapid Fire Pistol Men Junior Team events through highly consistent team performances.

Celebrating the incredible depth of the squad, Kalikesh Narayan Singh Deo, President, NRAI, said,c"Topping the medal tally at a World Championship for two successive editions is a phenomenal achievement. What makes me happiest is that these 24 medals didn't just come from one or two individual stars, they were spread across rifle and pistol, individual, mixed, and team events. It proves that our structural grassroots programmes are working effectively and the depth of talent we have in India right now is immense. Every single one of these young athletes has made the nation proud."