Competitors set to fire their initial shots at the Lonato Shotgun World Cup
The Indian shooting team is gearing up for the final stage of the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup Shotgun series, which is taking place in Lonato, Italy. The event, scheduled from July 01 to July 10, 2025, promises to be an exciting one, with several Indian shooters set to compete.
In the men's trap event, Lakshay Sheoran will lead India's challenge. An accomplished shooter, Lakshay is part of the Indian men's trap shooting team, joining forces with Zoravar Singh Sandhu and Jaswinder Singh. The qualifying rounds for the men's trap competition will commence on Monday, with the final scheduled for Wednesday.
Meanwhile, in the women's trap, Neeru Dhanda, Preeti Rajak, and Pragati Dubey represent India. Neeru will be partnering with Lakshay in the mixed team trap event, while Zoravar will be paired with Preeti. The qualifying rounds for the women's trap competition will begin on Sunday, with both finals scheduled for Tuesday.
The Indian women's skeet shooting team consists of Maheshwari Chauhan, Raiza Dhillon, and Ganemat Sekhon. All three are Olympians, and their participation in the event is highly anticipated. The qualifying rounds for the women's skeet competition will also begin on Sunday, with the finals scheduled for Tuesday.
The Indian men's and women's skeet shooting squad has already arrived in Lonato, and the Trap team is expected to arrive on July 05, 2025. The Trap Concaverde in Lonato, one of the sport's traditional amphitheaters, will serve as the venue for the trap events.
Indian hopes in the men's skeet lie with Olympians Mairaj Ahmad Khan, Angad Vir Singh Bajwa, and Anantjeet Singh Naruka, who form the men's skeet team. The event is the fourth and final stage of the international season, making it a crucial opportunity for these athletes to showcase their skills and secure top positions.
As the competition approaches, the Indian shooting team is focused and determined, ready to make their mark in the world of shotgun shooting. The ISSF World Cup Shotgun stage in Lonato promises to be a thrilling event, with the Indian team aiming to bring home some well-deserved medals.
Sports enthusiasts and news outlets alike express high anticipation for the upcoming ISSF World Cup Shotgun series in Lonato, Italy, where the Indian shooting team is expected to excel. With the men's and women's trap, as well as the men's and women's skeet events on the schedule, there are numerous opportunities for Indian shooters to display their skills and potentially secure top positions. Many fans hold strong opinions about the team's chances, with rumors of thrilling competition and the possibility of Indian shooters dominating the leaderboards.
