India shooter Sanjeev Rajput wins silver medal in ISSF World Cup

Ace Indian shooter Sanjeev Rajput has won the silver medal in men’s 50-metre rifle 3 position event of the ISSF World Cup held in Baku, Ajerbaijan.
Rajput shot 456.9 points to win the silver medal. Croatia’s Petar Gorsa won the gold medal with 457.5 points. South Korea’s Hyeonjun Kim won the bronze after he shot 445.5 points.
Overall in this world cup, Sanjeev Rajput finished seventh in the qualification with a score of 1167 in kneeling, prone and standing position. Ehile Olympic bronze medallist Gagan Narang finished at the 23rd position with 1161 score. Chain Singh was placed at the 32nd position with a total of 1159 score.

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2016