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December 07, 2025 Indian Athletes Shine in Shooting, Hockey, and Chess

Indian athletes have made notable achievements in various non-cricket sports over the past 24 hours. Shooter Suruchi Singh secured a gold medal and set a junior world record at the ISSF World Cup Final, while compatriot Sainyam Vij won silver. In junior hockey, the Indian women's team defeated Ireland, and the men's team advanced to the semifinals of the FIH Junior World Cup. Additionally, a three-year-old Indian prodigy, Sarwagya Kushwaha, achieved a FIDE chess rating, becoming the youngest to do so.

Indian athletes have brought laurels to the nation with significant performances across multiple non-cricket sporting events in the last 24 hours.

Shooting: Suruchi Singh Wins Gold, Sets Junior World Record

Indian shooter Suruchi Singh delivered an outstanding performance at the ISSF World Cup Final in Doha, securing a gold medal in the women's 10-meter air pistol event. Her victory was particularly remarkable as she also set a junior world record in the process. Compatriot Sainyam Vij added to India's success by clinching the silver medal in the same event, marking an impressive 1-2 finish for India.

Junior Hockey: Women's Team Triumphs, Men Reach Semifinals

In the FIH Junior Women's Hockey World Cup, the Indian team showcased their dominance by defeating Ireland in a crucial pool C clash. Meanwhile, the Indian men's junior hockey team has also made significant strides in their respective World Cup campaign, advancing to the semifinals after a strong performance, including a victory over Belgium in the quarterfinals.

Chess: Youngest FIDE-Rated Player

In the world of chess, India celebrated a unique achievement as three-year-old Sarwagya Kushwaha became the youngest player ever to earn a FIDE rating. This remarkable feat highlights the growing talent pool in Indian chess from a very young age.

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