3 Indian Olympians who'll miss out of the ISSF Shooting World Cup Final 2024 ft. Manu Bhaker

The ISSF Shooting World Cup Final 2024 is set to kick off on October 15 at the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range in New Delhi. The prestigious event will see 131 top shooters from around the globe, including eight of the 12 Olympic champions, competing for top honors throughout the week.

The Indian shooting team, consisting of 23 members, will feature several prominent athletes. Here’s the full squad for the ISSF Shooting World Cup Final 2024:

• Men’s 10m air rifle: Divyansh Singh Panwar, Arjun Babuta
• Women’s 10m air rifle: Sonam Uttam Maskar, Tilottama Sen
• Men’s 50m rifle 3 positions: Chain Singh, Akhil Sheoran
• Women’s 50m rifle 3 positions: Ashi Chouksey, Nischal
• Men’s 10m air pistol: Arjun Singh Cheema, Varun Tomar
• Women’s 10m air pistol: Rhythm Sangwan, Surbhi Rao
• Women’s 25m sports pistol: Rhythm Sangwan, Simranpreet Kaur Brar
• Men’s 25m rapid fire pistol: Anish, Vijayveer Sidhu
• Men’s trap: Vivaan Kapoor, Bhowneesh Mendiratta
• Women’s trap: Rajeshwari Kumari, Shreyasi Singh
• Men’s skeet: Anantjeet Singh Naruka, Mairaj Ahmad Khan
• Women’s skeet: Ganemat Sekhon, Maheshwari Chauhan

However, notable absences will be felt, as none of India’s three Olympic shooting medallists will be in action due to their respective decisions to opt out of the tournament. Let’s take a look at the three Indian Olympians who will not be competing at the ISSF Shooting World Cup Final 2024.

---

#1 Manu Bhaker

Manu Bhaker made headlines during the Paris Olympics 2024 by clinching two bronze medals, making her the first and only female Indian shooter to win an Olympic medal and the first Indian since independence to secure multiple medals at a single Olympic Games.

She has opted out of the ISSF Shooting World Cup Final as part of a three-month break that began in August to rest and recover from the competitive season.

---

#2 Swapnil Kusale

Swapnil Kusale also achieved a significant milestone at the Paris Olympics 2024, winning a bronze medal in the men’s 50m rifle three positions event. With this victory, he became the first Indian to win an Olympic medal in this discipline.

Kusale has chosen to skip the ISSF Shooting World Cup Final, prioritizing his training and recovery.

---

#3 Sarabjot Singh

Sarabjot Singh added to India's medal tally by winning a bronze medal alongside Manu Bhaker in the 10m Air Pistol mixed team event at the Paris Olympics 2024. Like his compatriots, Singh has also decided to opt out of the ISSF Shooting World Cup Final to focus on his preparation for upcoming competitions.