Sodhi jumps to second spot in rankings after World Cup triumph

New Delhi: Asian Games gold medallist shooter Ronjan Sodhi made a jump of six places to be on the second spot in double trap rankings after he became the first Indian shooter to successfully defend his World Cup title at Al Ain earlier this month.

Sodhi, who had slipped to No. 8 spot after the World Championships in September, had pipped China's Hu Binyuan in a nail-biting tie-breaker to win the gold in the double trap event.

The new ranking caps a fine year for the shooter, who impressed one and all with his triumph at the Asian Games in Guangzhou last year.

Sodhi won back-to-back World Cup medals at the Beijing and Maribor and also fetched an Olympic qualification spot for India in the double trap.

His consistent run also saw him recently being named FICCI's sportsperson of the year.

The Times Of India