CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Karni Singh Range, Tughlakabad. The International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) has confirmed the dates, March 15 to 26, for the World Cup in rifle, pistol and shot gun to be hosted at the Dr. Karni Singh Range, Tughlakabad, here in 2020.

Detailed explanation-2: -In 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the only stage that went ahead as planned was the first stage of the shotgun world cup in Nicosia, Cyprus. ISSF has renamed the year end ISSF World Cup Final to ISSF Champions Cup, the tournament will be conducted in Baku, Azerbaijan from 18 to 24 October.

Detailed explanation-3: -Indian shooters gave a stellar account of themselves at the I****SSF Rifle/Pistol World Championship 2022 in Cairo, Egypt and won 34 medals – 12 golds, nine silvers and 13 bronze – to finish second on the medals tally behind China.

Detailed explanation-4: -For the first time, Bhopal will host the ISSF World Cup (Rifle/Pistol) from March 20, 2023. Sports minister . Yashodhara Raje Scindia told TOI that their efforts have paid off.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Indian men’s 25m rapid fire pistol team comprising Anish Bhanwala, Vijayveer Sidhu and Sameer won the silver medal on the last day of the ISSF World Cup Changwon 2022 in South Korea, on Wednesday. The medal helped India retain the top spot on the medals table with five gold, six silver and four bronze.