Coimbatore's 15-year-old Yugan Sakthivel Muthukumaar won the Individual Junior Men's Trap Gold Medal at the ISSF Junior World Cup in Porpetto, Italy, on September 18, 2026. He shot 27 hits in the final to top the podium, ahead of Italy's Francesco Tanfoglio (26 hits) and Simone Roncen (21 hits), who took silver and bronze respectively. Born on 26 February 2011, Yugan becomes the first Junior Men's Trap shooter from Tamil Nadu to win an individual gold for India at the ISSF Junior World Cup. He had earlier represented India at the Suhl edition of the ISSF Junior World Cup in 2025.
Coimbatore: Coimbatore's 15-year-old shooter Yugan Sakthivel Muthukumaar has won the Individual Junior Men's Trap Gold Medal for India at the ISSF Junior World Cup held in Porpetto, Italy, on September 18, 2026.
Representing India on the international stage, Yugan delivered a composed performance under pressure to top the Junior Men's Trap event, adding a major international success to his rapidly developing career.
At just 15 years of age, Yugan has become the first Junior Men's Trap shooter from Tamil Nadu to win an individual gold medal for India at the ISSF Junior World Cup, marking a significant milestone for Tamil Nadu shooting and Indian trap shooting. The ISSF officially lists Yugan Sakthivel Muthukumaar as an Indian Junior Men's Trap athlete, recording his date of birth as 26 February 2011, which made him 15 years old at the time of the Porpetto competition.
Yugan successfully negotiated a highly competitive field of international junior shooters before reaching the medal stages. His performance culminated in a 27-hit final, securing the gold medal for India. Italy's Francesco Tanfoglio finished with 26 hits to take silver, while Simone Roncen took bronze with 21 hits. The result gave India a major individual achievement in Junior Men's Trap at the Porpetto edition of the ISSF Junior World Cup.
Yugan's rise has been notable for his age and consistency. He has already represented India at previous ISSF Junior World Cup competitions, including the Suhl edition in 2025, where the ISSF records him competing in Junior Men's Trap.
His latest achievement now puts a major international title on his record — Yugan Sakthivel Muthukumaar, 15, from Tamil Nadu, India, competing in Junior Men's Trap at the ISSF Junior World Cup in Porpetto, Italy, has won the Individual Gold medal. The victory is being celebrated as a landmark moment for Tamil Nadu's shooting community and a proud achievement for Indian trap shooting.
Representing India on the international stage, Yugan delivered a composed performance under pressure to top the Junior Men's Trap event, adding a major international success to his rapidly developing career.
At just 15 years of age, Yugan has become the first Junior Men's Trap shooter from Tamil Nadu to win an individual gold medal for India at the ISSF Junior World Cup, marking a significant milestone for Tamil Nadu shooting and Indian trap shooting. The ISSF officially lists Yugan Sakthivel Muthukumaar as an Indian Junior Men's Trap athlete, recording his date of birth as 26 February 2011, which made him 15 years old at the time of the Porpetto competition.
Yugan successfully negotiated a highly competitive field of international junior shooters before reaching the medal stages. His performance culminated in a 27-hit final, securing the gold medal for India. Italy's Francesco Tanfoglio finished with 26 hits to take silver, while Simone Roncen took bronze with 21 hits. The result gave India a major individual achievement in Junior Men's Trap at the Porpetto edition of the ISSF Junior World Cup.
Yugan's rise has been notable for his age and consistency. He has already represented India at previous ISSF Junior World Cup competitions, including the Suhl edition in 2025, where the ISSF records him competing in Junior Men's Trap.
His latest achievement now puts a major international title on his record — Yugan Sakthivel Muthukumaar, 15, from Tamil Nadu, India, competing in Junior Men's Trap at the ISSF Junior World Cup in Porpetto, Italy, has won the Individual Gold medal. The victory is being celebrated as a landmark moment for Tamil Nadu's shooting community and a proud achievement for Indian trap shooting.