Leaving behind China and the USA; India emerged as the top shooting nation in the world with its significant performances in the year 2019. India has also topped all the Rifle-Pistol World Cups and Finals.
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India leads the standings with 21 gold, 6 silver and 3 bronze medals overall.
China is in second position with 44 medals including 11 gold, 15 silver and 18 bronze.
The USA stands at third position with 15 medals including 6 gold, 6 silver and 3 bronze.
The number of Olympic quotas, which now stands at a record 15,
These performances have given rise to this sport and the shooters the necessary motivation for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Indian record is two medals at London Olympics in 2012.
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