Deaflympics 2025: India Concludes Shooting Campaign with 16 Medals
India has made a remarkable mark at the Deaflympics 2025, finishing its shooting campaign with a total of 16 medals. This impressive achievement includes seven gold, six silver, and three bronze medals, showcasing India's dominance in the shooting discipline over a span of ten days in Tokyo.
Highlights of the Competition
Despite the overall success, Chetan Hanmant Sapkal faced a challenging end to his journey, finishing sixth in the men’s 25m rapid fire pistol event. Chetan qualified for the finals in third place with a score of 564-5x, but was the first to be eliminated in the final round, scoring only eight points.
Medal Winners
The competition saw exceptional performances from Indian shooters:
- Mahit Sandhu: The standout performer, Mahit secured four medals, including two gold and two silver.
- Abhinav Deshwal: Achieved two gold medals in pistol events.
- Pranjali Prashant Dhumal: Contributed to the medal tally with two gold and one silver medal.
- Dhanush Srikanth: Claimed two gold medals in the 10m air rifle individual and mixed team events.
- Mohammed Murtaza Vania: Earned one silver and one bronze medal.
- Komal Milind Waghmare: Achieved two bronze medals.
- Anuya Prasad: Won gold in the women’s 10m air pistol event.
- Shourya Saini: Secured silver in the 50m 3 positions event.
- Kushagra Singh Rajawat: Claimed bronze in the 50m rifle prone event.
Comparison with Previous Games
At the last Deaflympics held in Caxias do Sul, Brazil, Indian shooters collectively won five medals, which included three gold and two bronze. The achievement in Tokyo marks a significant improvement and underscores the growing prowess of Indian athletes in the shooting sports arena.
Conclusion
The successful campaign at the Deaflympics 2025 not only highlights the dedication and talent of Indian shooters but also sets a strong foundation for future competitions. With a total of 16 medals, India has once again proven its strength in the international shooting community.