ISSF Junior World Cup 2026: 15-year-old Yugan Sakthivel Muthukumaar wins trap men junior gold
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He edged Italy’s Francesco Tanfoglio by one hit in the final to give India its first medal of the meet
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India’s Yugan Sakthivel Muthukumaar won the gold medal in the Trap Men Junior event at the ISSF Junior World Cup Shotgun on Friday.
The 15-year-old marksman hit 27 targets in a closely contested final to edge out Italy’s Francesco Tanfoglio by a single hit. Tanfoglio claimed the silver medal with 26 hits, while fellow Italian Simone Roncen secured bronze with 21 targets.
Earlier, Yugan demonstrated remarkable composure to advance to the medal round. He shot a qualification score of 114 across five rounds (22, 22, 24, 23, 23) to finish tied for sixth place. In the subsequent shoot-off for the last qualification spot, the Indian shooter held his nerve to defeat Spain’s Eduard Salichs 2-1.
Starting from the sixth position in the final, Yugan maintained consistent rhythm throughout the elimination stages. He struck decisive hits in the closing sequences to finish ahead of a competitive field and secure India’s first medal of the meet.
Spain’s Jose Barrero finished fourth with 15 hits, while Italy’s Andrea Diana, who had topped the qualification stage with a score of 120, placed fifth with 11 targets.
Who won the Trap Men Junior gold at the ISSF Junior World Cup Shotgun in Porpetto?
India’s 15-year-old Yugan Sakthivel Muthukumaar won gold on Friday, hitting 27 targets in the final. He beat Italy’s Francesco Tanfoglio by a single hit.
Who won the silver and bronze medals in the Trap Men Junior event?
Italy’s Francesco Tanfoglio took silver with 26 hits, and fellow Italian Simone Roncen took bronze with 21 targets.
How did Yugan Sakthivel Muthukumaar qualify for the final?
He scored 114 across five qualification rounds to finish tied for sixth. He then won a shoot-off 2-1 against Spain’s Eduard Salichs for the last qualification spot.
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