India, July 27 -- Indian shooter Esha Singh added another glorious chapter to her international career on Monday, July 27, 2026, by winning the gold medal in the women's 25m pistol event at the ISSF Shooting World Cup in Hangzhou, China. The 21-year-old prodigy from Hyderabad produced a dominant performance in the final, finishing with 40 hits out of 50 to secure India's first gold medal of the stage. Esha stayed composed throughout the elimination rounds, outscoring local favorite Yueyue Zhang of China to claim the top spot on the podium.

MAIDEN GOLD MEDAL FOR INDIA IN SHOOTING WORLD CUP, HANGZHOU!

Esha Singh wins GOLD while Manu Bhaker wins Bronze in 25m Pistol event. pic.twitter.com/luogbyieHN

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