Shooters Shone On The Range

Shooting: Asian Rifle/Pistol Cup, NUS Invitational Shoot


Despite the hot and humid conditions at the Asian Rifle/Pistol Cup, both past and present shooters delivered an outstanding performance. Held over two weeks from 9 to 21 February 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand, Team Sports School contributed 6 medals (2 gold and 4 silver) to Team Singapore’s overall tally of 9 medals (3 gold, 4 silver, and 2 bronze). This strong showing secured Singapore a third-place finish out of 15 nations in the overall medal standings.

The dynamic duo of Eston Soo and Lee Zhe Kai showcased precision, composure, and an undeniable winning spirit to secure gold in the 10m Air Rifle Men's Junior Team event.

Eston also made his mark in the 10m Air Rifle Men's Junior Individual event, where he captured a silver medal. Meanwhile, Faithe Odelia De Souza, Jillian Su, Xiu Yi, and Tang Hong An also delivered strong performances, each earning a silver medal in their respective events.

Adding to Singapore’s golden haul, alumni Fernel Tan, Ho Xiu Yi, and Martina Veloso, who displayed nerves of steel to dominate the 10m Air Rifle Women's Team event, clinching the gold medal. Beyond our student-athletes, pistol coach Teh Xiu Yi clinched the silver medal in the 25m Pistol Women’s event.


Back on home turf, our shooters made their mark at the NUS Invitational Shoot held from 23 to 26 February 2025, bringing home an astounding 19 medals (7 gold, 8 silver, and 4 bronze). Their stellar performance secured them the title of Overall Champions in both the Air Rifle (School Category) and Air Pistol (School Category).

The competition saw several breathtaking displays of precision and control, with Wichelle Tan, Bernice Lim, and Jeslyn Woo clinching a clean 1-2-3 finish in the 10m Air Rifle Women (School Individual) event. Over at the Men’s 10m Air Rifle (Open) event, Tang Hong An and Eston Soo demonstrated world-class marksmanship, taking the top two podium spots.

Not to be outdone, our pistol shooters proved just as dominant. In the 10m Air Pistol Women (School Individual) event, Quek Gek Ling, Samantha Cheng, and Rinnah Lau completed an incredible sweep, each claiming a gold, silver, and bronze medal respectively. On the men’s side, Rayfield Tay and Adrian Osman delivered a commanding performance, securing the gold and silver in the 10m Air Pistol Men (School Individual) event.

The spirit of teamwork shone through as well, with our shooters securing a 1-2 finish in both the 10m Air Rifle Women (School Team) and 10m Air Pistol Men (School Team) events. In the Open category, Tang Hong An, Eston Soo, and Xavier Tay proved unstoppable, clinching first place in the 10m Air Rifle Men’s Team event.