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2022

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which country topped the medal tally in the ISSF World Cup organized by the International Shooting Sports Federation?
A
Norway
B
India
C
Italy
D
Germany
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Indian team finished on the top of the medals tally with a total of seven medals comprising of four gold, two silver, and one bronze. Norway, who won six medals- three gold, one silver and two bronze claimed second spot on the medals tally.

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: -India received three Olympic quotas for the 2024 Paris Games and two Tokyo Games quota spots from the Changwon worlds. India recorded its best-ever performance at the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Championships campaign 2022, finishing second in the rankings behind China with 38 medals.

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: -National Shooting Championship 2022: Manu Bhaker wins gold medal in 10m pistol event.

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