Eight in the 92-strong men\u2019s field strung perfect rounds of 25 each, and Abhay was among a chasing pack of 13, who missed one target.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Olympian and senior pro Mairaj Khan missed a target a round, to also be well in contention in the 32nd spot, while the third Indian in men\u2019s skeet, Rituraj Bundela (23,21), was further down with six misses so far.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In the women\u2019s competition, Parinaaz Dhaliwal (23, 24) was lying 15th, Yashasvi Rathore (21,23) 36th, and Paris Olympian Maheshwari Chauhan (22, 22) was in 38th spot after the first two rounds.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Two rounds of the five, were played through the day across the men\u2019s and women\u2019s skeet competitions, with two more rounds to be played on Tuesday, before the fifth and final round on Wednesday (May 07, 2025) precedes the final. The top six scores make it through.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) had named a 12-member squad for the Nicosia World Cup back in February itself, including for both disciplines of Skeet and Trap. Skeet competitions, which will continue for three days, begin first on Monday, where two Olympians, Mairaj Ahmad Khan in men\u2019s skeet and Maheshwari Chauhan in women\u2019s skeet, will lead an otherwise young and inexperienced side at this top international level.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
A total of 350-plus athletes from as many as 54 National Olympic Committees (NOCs) have entered the competition, including some of the top names in Shotgun Shooting.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
India\u2019s hopes in men\u2019s skeet will rest upon Abhay Singh Sekhon, who will be making his senior World Cup debut, and Rituraj Singh Bundela, who has played four World Cups in the past two years, besides Mairaj.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
A total of 350-plus athletes from as many as 54 National Olympic Committees (NOCs) have entered the competition, including some of the top names in Shotgun Shooting.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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