Prakash Nanjappa

ISSF Shooting World Cup: Jitu Rai, Heena Sindhu-led Indian contingent gear up to compete in Munich event

A 25-member Indian contingent, including Jitu Rai and Heena Sidhu, is bracing up to compete in the year's fourth ISSF World Cup for rifle and pistol disciplines at the Olympic Shooting Range in Munich.

Rio Olympics 2016: Bombayla Devi, Deepika Kumari, Manoj Kumar excel on an otherwise poor Day for India

All the action in photos of India from Day 5 of Rio Olympics 2016.

Rio Olympics 2016, day 5 India highlights: Manoj Kumar, archers light up dismal day

Here's how India fared at the Rio Olympics 2016 on day five.

Deepika Kumari, Manoj Kumar shine on Day 5, Jitu Rai stunned at Rio Olympics 2016

Laishram Bombayla Devi and Deepika Kumari along with boxer Manoj Kumar were the only bright spots in a disappointing Day 5 for India at the Rio Olympics

Watch: At Rio 2016, 12-member Indian shooting contingent aims for record medal haul

India is sending its biggest-ever shooting contingent to Rio Olympics 2016, with 12 shooters.

India at Rio Olympics 2016: Shooting contingent carries hopes of a double-digit medal tally

India's chance of claiming a double-digit medal tally at the Rio Olympics will largely depend on the 12-member shooting contingent.

Road to Rio: Against all odds, shooter Prakash Nanjappa set to make Olympic debut at 40

At 40, Prakash Nanjappa will be making his Olympic debut and he is sure to leave no stone unturned to make sure he makes a mark.

ISSF World Cup: Rio bound shooters Jitu Rai, Apurvi Chandela fail to impress

Indian shooters had a dismal day at the ongoing International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup with Rio Olympics hopefuls Jitu Rai, Prakash Nanjappa and Apurvi Chandela failing to enter the finals of their respective categories at Baku, Azerbaijan on Friday.

Rio World Cup: Disappointing build-up to Olympics for Jitu Rai as he finishes sixth

ISSF World Cup: India's shooters look to flex their muscles ahead of Rio Olympics

The Olympic-bound Indian shooters will be keen to get a feel of the ranges in the Brazilian city, hosting the upcoming summer Games, when they start their campaign in the ISSF World Cup commencing in Rio de Janerio in Friday.