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2022

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In which sports, Shri Nivetha, Esha Singh and Ruchita Vinerkar win a gold medal?
A
Weightlifting
B
Shooting
C
Boxing
D
Hockey
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Indian trio of Shri Nivetha, Esha Singh and Ruchita Vinerkar combined to win the gold medal in the women’s 10m air pistol team event of the ISSF World Cup.

Detailed explanation-2: -Federations decide which shooters travel to the main event by conducting trials. China topped the ISSF Rifle/Pistol World Championships 2022 medals tally with 58 medals, 27 hold, 16 silver and 15 bronze.

Detailed explanation-3: -Abhinav Apjit Bindra is an Indian Olympic gold medallist, retired sport shooter, and businessman. He is the first and one of only 2 Indians to win an Individual Olympic Gold Medal.

Detailed explanation-4: -The 1st ISSF Rifle/Pistol World Shooting Championships were held in Cairo, Egypt from 12 to 27 October 2022 in 78 events. This also served as qualification event for 2024 Summer Olympics.

Detailed explanation-5: -ISSF - International Shooting Sport Federation - issf-sports.org.

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