16th RR Lakshya Cup 2025 – 10m Air Rifle Showdown in Navi Mumbai
16th RR Lakshya Cup 2025 – India’s top 20-ranked 10m Air Rifle shooters are set to compete at the 16th RR Lakshya Cup 2025, powered by RR Global, at the Lakshya Shooting Club, Karnala Sports Academy, Panvel, Navi Mumbai.
The invitation-only tournament, scheduled for February 21–22, will feature both leading junior and senior athletes in a professionally run competition aligned with international standards.
A standout feature of the Lakshya Cup remains its gender parity format — women and men compete together in the senior category, and girls and boys compete together in the junior category for the same podium positions, reflecting modern Olympic shooting trends.
Key Contenders
- Kiran Jadhav – Reigning National Champion & World Championship medalist; current holder of the rotating Silver Trophy (representing the Navy).
- Sonam Maskar – ISSF World Cup medalist.
- Parth Mane – Reigning National Games Champion & Junior World Champion.
- Rajshree Sancheti—International shooter & former National Champion.
- Ojasvi Thakur – Asian Championships Youth gold medalist.
Prize Structure
Senior Champion
- ₹1.5 lakh
- Rotating Silver Trophy (currently held by Kiran Jadhav)
Junior Champion
- ₹75,000
Additional cash prizes will be awarded to other podium finishers. Athletes can also win shooting equipment and accessories from:
- Equipment partner: Capapie Sports
- Accessories partner: Tiro Sports
Finals Schedule (February 22, 2026)
- 2:00 PM – Junior 10m Air Rifle Final
- 3:30 PM – Senior 10m Air Rifle Final
- 5:30 PM – Prize Distribution Ceremony
Legacy of the Lakshya Cup
Founded in 2006, Lakshya Shooting Club introduced the Lakshya Cup in 2009 as an intra-club event. The tournament was conceptualised by Suma Shirur, Olympian, Arjuna Awardee, and Dronacharya Awardee, who serves as Founder and High-Performance Director of Lakshya Shooting Club.
Since 2016, the competition has evolved into one of India’s most respected invitation-only rifle tournaments, designed to simulate international-level pressure and prepare athletes for global competitions.