At the ISSF World Cup held in Granada, Spain, Indian shooters Palak and Mukesh Nelavalli achieved a remarkable feat by winning the gold medal in the 10m air pistol mixed team competition, setting a new world record with a combined score of 487.7. Their performance not only clinched them the top prize but also established a junior world record. In the qualification round, the duo scored 581-17x, securing a place in the medal match. The silver medal was won by China's Qianxun Yao and Kai Hu with a score of 484.8, while Hungary's Veronika Major and Akos Karoly Nagy settled for bronze with 414.9. Palak, aged 18, has previously made headlines by winning gold and silver medals at the 2023 Asian Games, where she also set an Asian Games record of 242.1 points, earning a quota for the 2024 Paris Olympics. Mukesh is recognized as a rising star in Indian shooting, holding the title of junior world champion.