India’s Rising Champions Divyanshu And Shambhavi Create History With Junior World Record Gold

Indian Duo Creates Junior World Record

Divyanshu and Shambhavi delivered a stellar performance in the 10m air rifle mixed team final, scoring 499.9 points, a new junior world record. Their precision and consistency placed them ahead of Chinese Taipei’s Tsai Chieh-Ying and Chen You-An, who scored 498.3, while France’s Tifenn Pomes and Gaspard Lesieur secured bronze with 434.4.

Qualification Round Success

Earlier in the day, the Indian pair topped the qualification round with a combined score of 632.0, showcasing their dominance from the start. Another Indian team, comprising Naraen Pranav Vanitha Suresh and Aneesha Sharma, finished seventh in qualification and missed out on the final.

India’s Medal Tally At Cairo

This gold medal added to India’s growing tally at the ISSF Junior World Cup 2026. By April 24, India had secured 12 medals in total - four gold, five silver, and three bronze, leading the medal standings among 25 federations. India also fielded the largest contingent with 71 shooters, underlining its strong presence in junior shooting competitions.

Broader Impact On Indian Shooting

The victory by Divyanshu and Shambhavi reinforces India’s reputation as a powerhouse in junior shooting. Their achievement follows recent successes by shooters like Prachi Gaikwad in the women’s 50m rifle 3 positions event and Shiva Narwal in the men’s 10m air pistol. With six gold medals still to be decided, India is well-positioned to extend its lead further.

Key Highlights

• Divyanshu Dewangan and Shambhavi Kshirsagar set junior world record score of 499.9
• Won gold in 10m air rifle mixed team event at ISSF Junior World Cup 2026
• Topped qualification with 632.0 points
• India leads medal tally with 12 medals (4 gold, 5 silver, 3 bronze)
• Largest contingent: 71 shooters representing India in Cairo

Sources: United News of India, The Hans India, Sportstar, Rediff, Olympics.com