Suruchi Singh seals hattrick: third ISSF World Cup gold in Munich thriller

Suruchi Singh sealed a remarkable hattrick by winning her third consecutive ISSF World Cup gold medal in the women's 10m air pistol event at Munich.

The 19-year-old Haryana shooter dominated a competitive field, finishing with a score of 241.9 in the final, narrowly beating France's Paris Olympic silver medallist Camille Jedrzejewski, who scored 241.7. The victory margin was a mere 0.2 points, highlighting the intense competition.

Suruchi's performance in qualification was equally impressive, as she shot a 588 out of 600, equaling the national record previously held by double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker. This run of form has been consistent since the Nationals in December.

Her final shot, a 9.8, seemed to disappoint her momentarily but was sufficient to clinch the gold.

This win marks India's first gold medal in the prestigious ISSF World Cup tournament this season, following earlier bronzes by Anjum Moudgil and Sift Kaur Samra.

Suruchi had already won the same event in the year's first two World Cup stages in Buenos Aires and Lima, making this a historic hattrick.

"Suruchi Singh dominated a quality field to win her third straight individual ISSF World Cup gold medal in a thrilling women's 10m air pistol final in Munich," a report noted.

Her consistent excellence at just 19 years old signals a bright future for Indian shooting on the global stage.

Suruchi Singh clinched her third consecutive ISSF World Cup gold in the women's 10m air pistol at Munich, edging Camille Jedrzejewski by 0.2 points in a thrilling final. The 19-year-old equaled the national record with a 588 qualification score, continuing her dominant form this season.