Indian shooter Saurabh Chaudhary marked a significant comeback by securing a bronze medal in the men's 10m air pistol event at the ISSF World Cup 2025 in Lima, Peru. This achievement signifies his return to form after a period away from the international spotlight.

Key Points

• The 22-year-old shooter finished with a score of 219.1 in the final, edging out strong competitors, including Olympic medalists. 
• This podium finish marks Chaudhary's first individual World Cup medal in three years, following a challenging phase in his career. 
• His performance included a strong start, a mid-final dip, and a resilient comeback with high-scoring shots that secured his third-place finish.
• Chaudhary's cousin, Varun Tomar, also competed in the final and finished fourth, narrowly missing a podium spot. 
• This bronze adds to Chaudhary's recent success, having won a mixed team bronze with Suruchi Singh at the ISSF World Cup in Buenos Aires. 

Chaudhary's return to the podium is seen as a testament to his perseverance and dedication to the sport, signaling a promising trajectory ahead.