India’s Esha Singh created history at the ISSF World Cup in Munich after winning gold in the women’s 25m pistol event with a world-record score. The young shooter produced a sensational performance in the final, scoring 43 hits out of 50 to break the previous world record of 42.
Esha dominates the final
Esha remained calm throughout the high-pressure final despite facing some of the biggest names in world shooting. She started strongly and maintained her rhythm across every round, gradually moving ahead of the competition. Germany’s Doreen Vennekamp finished with silver, while Bulgaria’s Miroslava Mincheva secured the bronze medal.
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Esha Singh makes history in Munich
The 21-year-old scored 43/50 in the women’s 25m pistol final at the ISSF World Cup to set a new world record and win gold pic.twitter.com/e1Y5hHhNcV
— Olympic Khel (@OlympicKhel) May 27, 2026
The gold medal also marked India’s first podium finish at the ongoing Munich World Cup. More importantly, Esha’s score became both a senior and junior world record, highlighting the scale of her achievement on the international stage.
Another major milestone for India
Earlier in the qualification round, Esha had finished fifth with a score of 587 to make it into the final. While several experienced shooters struggled to maintain consistency in the medal round, the Indian shooter showed remarkable control and accuracy. Olympic champion Yang Jiin, who had topped qualification, could only finish fifth in the final standings.
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Esha’s latest success further strengthens her growing reputation as one of India’s brightest shooting stars. Over the last few years, she has already delivered impressive performances in World Cups, Asian Games and other international competitions. The Munich gold now stands as one of the biggest achievements of her career so far.
India has continued to emerge as a strong force in international shooting, especially in pistol events, and Esha’s record-breaking performance once again showcased the country’s growing depth in the sport. With this victory, the 21-year-old has added another major milestone to her rapidly rising journey in global shooting.
