ISSF World Championship: Indian Trio Wins 50m Men's Team Gold

Why in the News?

The Indian trio of **Ravinder Singh, Saurabh Chaudhary, and Amanpreet Singh** clinched the team gold in the men’s 50m pistol event at the ongoing **ISSF World Championships**.

Key Features / Major Points:

- Team Event Success:

- The Indian trio registered a combined score of **1659 points** to seal the top spot. Ravinder Singh led with 559 points, followed by Saurabh Chaudhary (551) and Amanpreet Singh (549).

- China claimed silver with 1648 points, while South Korea won bronze with 1643 points.

- Individual Event Accolades:

- Ravinder Singh also bagged the **silver medal** in the individual 50m pistol competition with 559 points.

- Russia’s Anton Aristarkhov won individual gold (561 points), while Romania's Luca Joldea secured bronze (558 points).

- Tally Standings:

- With a gold and a silver medal, India moved to the top of the medal standings in the non-Olympic category events.

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Static GK Facts:

- International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF):

- Founded: **1907** | Headquarters: **Munich, Germany**.

- President: Luciano Rossi.

- National Rifle Association of India (NRAI):

- Established: **1951** | Headquarters: **New Delhi**.

One-Liner Quiz (All Competitive Exams):

Q: Which country won the team gold medal in the men's 50m pistol event at the ISSF World Championship?

A: India (Ravinder Singh, Saurabh Chaudhary, Amanpreet Singh)

Q: Who won the individual silver medal for India in the men's 50m pistol event at the ISSF World Championship?

A: Ravinder Singh

Q: Where is the headquarters of the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF)?

A: Munich, Germany

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