Katsiaryna Ivanova delivered a composed and consistent performance throughout the final, steadily building her lead before finishing with 31 hits to secure the gold medal. Ivanova has been one of the strongest performers in the junior women's pistol field this season, combining technical precision with excellent match management. Her world title in Suhl represents the biggest achievement of her young international career and confirms her status among the leading junior pistol athletes in the world.
Silver went to Ane Bjoerkaas Torgersen of Norway, who remained in contention for gold until the closing stages before finishing with 29 hits. Torgersen has been a key member of Norway's junior pistol programme and has consistently produced strong results at European and international competitions. Her silver medal adds another important achievement to a rapidly developing career.
The bronze medal was claimed by Valeriia Ganakova, who produced one of the strongest qualification performances of the competition before carrying that form into the final. Ganakova finished with 25 hits, securing her place on the podium and further demonstrating the depth of talent among the neutral athletes competing in Suhl.
Just outside the medals, Aliaksandra Piatrova finished fourth with 20 hits. Piatrova had already reached the final of the 10m Air Pistol Women Junior event earlier in the championship and once again demonstrated her versatility and consistency across pistol disciplines.
Ukraine's Karina Zaichenko placed fifth after a solid final performance. The Ukrainian athlete has been among her nation's most reliable junior pistol shooters and contributed significantly to her team's success during the championship.
Ukraine's Karina Zaichenko placed fifth after a solid final performance. The Ukrainian athlete has been among her nation's most reliable junior pistol shooters and contributed significantly to her team's success during the championship.
India's Anjali Mahendra Bhagwat finished sixth after losing a shoot-off for fifth place. Bhagwat continued India's strong presence in the junior pistol events and added another world championship final appearance to her résumé.
Eva Vodopivec of Slovenia reached seventh place, while Ukraine's Yuliia Isachenko completed the finalist field in eighth. For both athletes, reaching a Junior World Championship final represents an important milestone and valuable experience at the highest level of junior shooting sport.
Eva Vodopivec of Slovenia reached seventh place, while Ukraine's Yuliia Isachenko completed the finalist field in eighth. For both athletes, reaching a Junior World Championship final represents an important milestone and valuable experience at the highest level of junior shooting sport.
