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Sunday December 22, 2024

Pakistan team wins 11 medals in Long-Range Shooting Championship

Team secures three positions in overall top 10, bags three gold medals along with four silver and bronze each

By Sohail Imran
September 09, 2024
Pakistani shooters pose for a group photo with their rifles and medals won at Long-Range Shooting Championship in UK. — Reporter/File
Pakistani shooters pose for a group photo with their rifles and medals won at Long-Range Shooting Championship in UK. — Reporter/File

In an impressive display of prowess and skill, Pakistani shooters won as many as 11 medals in the Long-Range Shooting Championship held at the prestigious Bisley Ranges in the United Kingdom.  

Making the country proud, the national team won three gold, four silver and bronze medals each.

With Junaid Khattak and Ahmad Javed winning gold medals, the team also managed to secure three positions in the overall top 10.

Competing in the FTR category, the Pakistani team collected multiple individual awards, further enhancing their presence at the event.

The championship, which attracted around 160 elite shooters from 18 countries, saw Pakistan field a squad of 18 marksmen.

Their exceptional skills and determination in the face of tough competition ensured a strong showing, elevating Pakistan's standing in the sport and making the nation proud.