New Delhi, March 27 -- A first batch of 22 Indian Shooters, accompanied by 13 support staff, left in the early hours of the day for the Argentinian capital of Buenos Aires to participate in the year's first International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup (Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun) stage, competitions for which are set to begin on April 3.

A total of 35 Indian shooters will compete in all 15 medal events on schedule, including 12 individual and three mixed team events. Double Paris Olympics medalist Manu Bhaker is the only athlete to have made the cut in two individual events. The remaining squad members depart on March 29, 2025, given that their competitions begin in the latter stages of the tournament.

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