Sonam Maskar Shoots Her Way To RR Lakshya Cup Crown! Pips Kiran Jadhav To Title!

Last Updated:February 22, 2026, 21:26 IST

Maharashtra's Maskar secured the title in the 16th edition of the event with a final score of 251.5, as she edged out defending champion Kiran Jadhav by just 0.1 points.

Rifle shooter Sonam Maskar from Maharashtra secured the 16th RR Lakshya Cup 2025 title with a final score of 251.5, narrowly surpassing defending champion Kiran Jadhav by just 0.1 points on Sunday.

The winner received Rs 1,50,000, the All Silver Rotating Lakshya Cup, and a Capapie jacket-trouser set at Lakshya Shooting Club within Karnala Sports Academy in Panvel, Navi Mumbai.

Kiran Jadhav from the Navy claimed second place with a score of 251.4, earning Rs 75,000 and a Capapie gift, while Isha Taksale from Maharashtra took third place with a score of 230.0, winning Rs 40,000 and a Capapie gift.

In the junior category, Viddhi Godhani from Gujarat emerged victorious with a score of 250.1, winning Rs 75,000 and a Capapie jacket-trouser set.

Parigha Bele from Maharashtra finished second with 249.5, winning Rs 40,000 and a Capapie gift, followed by Manyata Singh from Orissa in third place with 228.6, earning Rs 20,000 and a Capapie gift.

Earlier in the senior qualification round, Parth Rakesh Mane from Maharashtra scored 633.6 to qualify for the finals in the top spot. Kiran Ankush Jadhav from the Navy secured the second position with a score of 632.2, followed by Anshika Chokhani from Maharashtra with 632.0 in third.

Sonam Uttam Maskar (629.4), Isha Anil Taksale (629.0), Rajshree Sancheti (628.3), Divya Rajesh Dhumal (628.2), and Hitexa Parmar (627.8) completed the eight-shooter final lineup.

In the junior qualification, Manas Kanoje from Chhattisgarh led with a score of 631.2. Manyata from Orissa qualified second with 629.8, while Anvii Rathod from Maharashtra secured third with 629.3.

Jatin Lamba (629.2), Parigha Bele (628.7), Ashmit Chatterjee (628.4), Godhani Viddhi Kishorbhai (628.2), and Stotroraj Das (628.0) rounded off the junior finalists.

Suma Shirur, founder and high-performance director of Lakshya Shooting Club, commented after the finals, “What we witnessed today is exactly why the Lakshya Cup exists. These athletes came prepared, competed with composure, and delivered under pressure. The performances across both categories reflect the depth of talent in Indian rifle shooting. This platform will continue to push our shooters towards international excellence."

(With Inputs From Agencies)

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