Esha Singh has rapidly evolved from a teen prodigy into one of the global standard-bearers in precision shooting. Competing primarily in the 10m Air Pistol and 25m Pistol disciplines, her career trajectory is highlighted by historic world record performances, Asian Games dominance, and consistent victories across the ISSF World Cup circuit.
🎯 The World Record Breakdown
At the 2026 ISSF World Cup in Munich, Germany, Esha Singh produced a historic performance in the Women’s 25m Pistol final:
- The Record Score: She hit 43 out of 50 targets in the final elimination rounds.
- Dual World Records: Her total of 43 hits simultaneously broke both the Senior World Record (surpassing South Korea’s Kim Yeji’s mark of 42 hits) and the Junior World Record.
- The Podium: She captured Gold ahead of local favorite Doreen Vennekamp of Germany (38 hits, Silver) and Bulgaria’s Miroslava Mincheva (31 hits, Bronze).
📜 Major Career Milestones & Accomplishments
1. Prodigious National Breakthrough (2018)
- Youngest Senior Champion: At just 13 years old, Esha stunned the Indian shooting ecosystem at the 62nd National Shooting Championships in Thiruvananthapuram. She swept gold medals across Youth, Junior, and Senior categories in the 10m Air Pistol, defeating Olympic/World Cup veterans like Manu Bhaker and Heena Sidhu.
2. Asian Games Heroics (Hangzhou)
- 4-Medal Haul: At the 2022 Asian Games (held in 2023), 18-year-old Esha emerged as one of India’s most successful athletes, securing four medals:
- 🥇 Gold: Women’s 25m Pistol Team
- 🥈 Silver: Women’s 25m Pistol Individual
- 🥈 Silver: Women’s 10m Air Pistol Individual
- 🥈 Silver: Women’s 10m Air Pistol Team
3. Recent Major Titles & World Cup Dominance
- Asian Shooting Championships (New Delhi): Clinched individual Gold in the 10m Air Pistol event with 239.8 points alongside Team Gold.
- ISSF World Cup (Hangzhou): Won individual Gold in the 25m Pistol with a score of 40 hits in the final.
- Olympian: Represented India in the 25m Pistol event at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
📊 Career Medal Tally Summary
| Competition Level | 🥇 Gold | 🥈 Silver | 🥉 Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Championships | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| Asian Games | 1 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| Asian Championships | 5 | 2 | 2 | 9 |
| World Cup Circuit | 5 | 3 | 0 | 8 |
| Junior World Championships | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| Junior Asian Championships / World Cups | 7 | 1 |
