Sports: Sanjeev Kumar Giri, the celebrated para-shooter from Tamil Nadu, has once again hoisted the Indian flag high on the international stage, clinching two silver medals at the prestigious Changwon 2025 WSPS World Championship in South Korea. His remarkable performance firmly establishes him as one of the nation’s foremost para-athletes. On June 4, Giri secured a silver in the P4 50-meter pistol mixed event, following it up with another silver on June 3 in the P5 10-meter standard team events, showcasing his consistent prowess in the sport.
This latest international triumph builds upon a strong year for Giri. Earlier in March, he had already demonstrated his mettle by bagging a silver medal in the 50-meter pistol event at the Khelo India Para Games 2025. His winning streak continued at the KSS Shooting Competition 2025 in Bhopal, where he impressively secured two gold medals and a silver, underscoring his dominance on the domestic circuit.
Giri is no stranger to global accolades, having previously made significant waves in April 2024. During that period, he garnered widespread attention by securing two gold medals at the Para Shooting World Cup, also held in Changwon, South Korea. His commanding performance then saw him dominate both the men’s 10m air pistol SH1 individual and team events, marking him as a formidable force in the sport.
Currently, Sanjeev Kumar Giri holds an impressive sixth position globally in the P1-Men’s 10m Air Pistol SH1 category, according to the Official World Shooting Para Rankings 2025, a testament to his consistent high-level performance and dedication to the sport.
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