Suruchi Phogat reflects: third ISSF World Cup gold was toughest yet

Suruchi Phogat, the 19-year-old Indian shooter, secured her third consecutive ISSF World Cup gold medal in Munich, overcoming a nail-biting finish against France's Camille Jedrzejewski in the 10m air pistol event.

Phogat's winning score was 241.9, narrowly edging out Jedrzejewski's 241.7, maintaining her unbeaten streak this season after previous victories in Buenos Aires and Lima.

Reflecting on her latest triumph, Phogat described it as her toughest yet, saying, "This third successive gold medal is the toughest of all as it was a high-and-low final for me and taught me a lot of things."

Her back-to-back wins in Buenos Aires and Lima included a close final against compatriot Bhaker in Peru, showcasing her consistent top-level performance.

India's chief pistol coach Samresh Jung praised her mental resilience, stating that Phogat would emerge mentally stronger from such an intense final.

Phogat's remarkable run at the ISSF World Cup highlights her growing dominance in the 10m air pistol discipline and sets a promising tone for her future competitions.

Key quotes and stats:
- "This third successive gold medal is the toughest of all as it was a high-and-low final for me and taught me a lot of things." – Suruchi Phogat
- Winning score: 241.9
- Runner-up Camille Jedrzejewski: 241.7
- Previous wins: Buenos Aires and Lima World Cups
- Coach Samresh Jung: "Phogat would emerge mentally stronger from such an intense final."

Suruchi Phogat, 19, clinched her third consecutive ISSF World Cup gold in Munich, narrowly defeating Paris Olympics silver medallist Camille Jedrzejewski in the 10m air pistol event. Phogat described this victory as her toughest yet, highlighting the intense and challenging final.