In a remarkable debut at the ISSF World Cup in Rio De Janeiro on September 18, 2023, young Indian shooter Nischal secured a silver medal in the Women’s 50m Rifle 3 Positions event. Nischal’s achievement is even more impressive as it marked her very first appearance in a senior World Cup competition. She finished second behind Norwegian rifle expert Jeanette Hegg Duestad, who boasts a stellar record with 12 ISSF World Cup medals, including five gold, and a fourth-place finish in the Tokyo Olympics. Nischal’s exceptional performance included breaking the qualification national record in Women’s 3P. She maintained her composure throughout the final, going head-to-head with Duestad, ultimately securing the silver medal. The Indian contingent also earned one gold and achieved a commendable seventh position in the overall standings at the Rio World Cup, highlighting their growing presence in international shooting sports.