Zhou Shiqi claimed gold with 252.5 points after a composed and technically outstanding performance. The Chinese athlete demonstrated remarkable consistency throughout the final, producing multiple scores above 10.8 and finishing strongly with a series of high-value shots under pressure. China has long been one of the dominant nations in air rifle shooting, and Zhou's victory confirms her status as one of the leading talents of the next generation. Her world title adds to an impressive season that has seen Chinese junior rifle athletes consistently challenge for medals on the international stage.
Silver medallist Anceline Brackman of France pushed Zhou all the way to the final shot, finishing just one point behind on 251.5. Brackman has enjoyed an outstanding championship in Suhl, already contributing to France's success in the rifle events and reaching multiple finals. Her ability to remain in contention throughout the elimination stages demonstrated exceptional composure and further established her as one of France's brightest young shooting stars.
The bronze medal went to Anvii Rathod of India, who continued her country's strong run of results in Suhl. Rathod delivered a consistently high-level performance throughout the final, remaining in medal contention from start to finish before securing third place with 230.6. India has emerged as one of the world's leading rifle nations in recent years, and Rathod's podium finish reflects the depth of talent within its junior programme.
India narrowly missed placing a second athlete on the podium as Lavanya Rawat finished fourth with 209.3. Rawat remained competitive throughout the final and once again demonstrated the strength of the Indian junior rifle squad.
Tea Ilieva of Bulgaria placed fifth after another strong international performance. The Bulgarian athlete has been steadily building her reputation on the European junior circuit and once again showed her ability to compete against the world's best.
Tea Ilieva of Bulgaria placed fifth after another strong international performance. The Bulgarian athlete has been steadily building her reputation on the European junior circuit and once again showed her ability to compete against the world's best.
Ukraine's Mariia Stashko finished sixth after reaching the world championship final, while Norway's Synnoeve Berg placed seventh. Berg added another final appearance to an already successful championship after previously reaching the final of the 50m Rifle 3 Positions Women Junior event.
France's Tifenn Pomes completed the finalist field in eighth place. The talented French athlete has enjoyed a strong season in both air rifle and three-position rifle competitions and added another world championship final appearance to her growing international résumé.
France's Tifenn Pomes completed the finalist field in eighth place. The talented French athlete has enjoyed a strong season in both air rifle and three-position rifle competitions and added another world championship final appearance to her growing international résumé.
TEAM RESULTS
The championship also saw an intense battle in the 10m Air Rifle Women Junior Team event, where France claimed the world title with 1890.1 points. The French trio of Tifenn Pomes (631.2), Anceline Brackman (630.5) and Manon Herbulot (628.4) delivered remarkable consistency across six series to secure gold. China finished just 1.3 points behind on 1888.8, led by individual world champion Zhou Shiqi, who posted the highest score of the competition with 633.6.
Norway completed the podium with 1883.7, thanks to strong performances from Synnoeve Berg, Pernille Nor-Woll and Sanna Skarpodde Prestkvern. The margins were exceptionally tight, with the Republic of Korea, Bulgaria and Ukraine all finishing within ten points of the winning total, underlining the extraordinary depth of competition in the junior women's air rifle field.
Notably, both India and Serbia were disqualified from the team competition despite posting scores that would have placed them among the leading nations. Before the disqualification, India's Lavanya Rawat and Aneesha Sharma had recorded outstanding individual performances of 631.2 and 629.1 respectively.
The championship also saw an intense battle in the 10m Air Rifle Women Junior Team event, where France claimed the world title with 1890.1 points. The French trio of Tifenn Pomes (631.2), Anceline Brackman (630.5) and Manon Herbulot (628.4) delivered remarkable consistency across six series to secure gold. China finished just 1.3 points behind on 1888.8, led by individual world champion Zhou Shiqi, who posted the highest score of the competition with 633.6.
Norway completed the podium with 1883.7, thanks to strong performances from Synnoeve Berg, Pernille Nor-Woll and Sanna Skarpodde Prestkvern. The margins were exceptionally tight, with the Republic of Korea, Bulgaria and Ukraine all finishing within ten points of the winning total, underlining the extraordinary depth of competition in the junior women's air rifle field.
Notably, both India and Serbia were disqualified from the team competition despite posting scores that would have placed them among the leading nations. Before the disqualification, India's Lavanya Rawat and Aneesha Sharma had recorded outstanding individual performances of 631.2 and 629.1 respectively.