Strong entry for Indian shooters at ISSF World Championship in Doha

The ISSF Shooting World Championship 2026 competitions have commenced at the Lusail Shooting Complex in Doha, Qatar. Indian shooters have prepared to prove their mettle across various disciplines in this prestigious competition. As quota places for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics are also to be determined in this tournament, it marks a crucial moment for Indian athletes.

According to a report by Sportstar, the women's 25m pistol final will be the main attraction today. Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker and Asian Games champion Isha Singh will play key roles for India in this event. Along with both these players, Divya T.S. will also compete in the rapid fire stage. This final is scheduled to take place at 5:30 PM IST.

In the trap shooting competition, Asian Games gold medallist Neeru Dhanda is representing India. Neeru Dhanda missed 5 targets out of her first 25 shots in the trap. However, many competitions are still left in the upcoming three days. On the other hand, Manisha Kire has performed excellently; she did not miss a single target in her first 16 shots and finished with a score of 23. Pragati Dubey has emerged as the best Indian player in trap shooting, missing only the 19th target in the first series, and currently holds eighth place.

Indian players are also active in the men's 50m rifle 3 position elimination round. Aishwarya Pratap Singh Tomar has started with scores of 100 and 98 in the kneeling position. Akhil Sheron also secured scores of 100 and subsequently 96 in the opening relay. A total of 60 firing points are available in this competition, out of which 29 players from a list of 89 players may be eliminated in this round. In addition to Aishwarya Pratap Singh Tomar, Niraj Kumar and Akhil Sheron are also participating in this event.

Trap shooting is a clay target sport where players must shoot at disc-shaped targets thrown into the air by a machine. Players have to aim at targets moving at various angles and receive two shots to hit each target. In the 50-target qualification round, one point is awarded for each successful target, and the eight highest scorers reach the final.

The ISSF Shooting World Championship is a world-class competition for rifle, pistol, and shotgun events. In this competition, players showcase their skills on a global level and strive to qualify for future Olympic competitions.