India Triumphs with Gold in Men's 50m Pistol at ISSF World Championships

India's shooting team has made headlines by winning the gold medal in the men's 50m pistol event at the ISSF World Championships. The trio of Ravinder Singh, Saurabh Chaudhary, and Amanpreet Singh showcased exceptional skills, with Ravinder also securing an individual silver medal. This championship serves as a crucial qualification event for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, offering India a chance to secure multiple Olympic spots. Read on to discover more about their performances and the competition landscape.

By Narendra Chaudhary Nov 3, 2026, 20:02 IST

India Clinches Gold in Men's 50m Pistol Event

On Tuesday, India's shooting team, consisting of Ravinder Singh, Saurabh Chaudhary, and Amanpreet Singh, achieved a remarkable victory by securing the gold medal in the men's 50m pistol event at the ISSF World Championships. The team finished with an impressive combined score of 1,659-24x.

Individual Scores and Medal Results

Ravinder Singh led the Indian team with a score of 559-11x, achieving series scores of 96, 93, 95, 93, 89, and 93. Saurabh Chaudhary followed with a score of 551-7x, recording series scores of 93, 90, 94, 92, 91, and 91. Amanpreet Singh contributed with a score of 549-6x, with series scores of 89, 94, 94, 94, 90, and 88.

In the individual standings, Ravinder Singh earned the silver medal in the men's 50m pistol event, finishing just two points shy of gold medalist Anton Aristarkhov from the Authorised Neutral Athletes (AIN), who scored 561-9x. Romania's Luca Joldea took home the bronze with a score of 558-5x.

Team Rankings and Competitors

China secured the silver medal in the men's 50m pistol team event with a total score of 1,648-26x. Zhang Bingchen led the Chinese team with a score of 555-12x, while Lyu Junyi and Feng Linlang scored 549-7x and 544-7x, respectively. South Korea's team, consisting of Hong Suhyeon, Choe Boram, and So Seung Seob, finished with a bronze medal, totaling 1,643-26x, five points behind the Chinese team.

Qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics

The ISSF World Championships in Doha serves as the first qualification event for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, offering a total of 36 Olympic quota places across 12 individual events. This competition marks India's first opportunity to secure spots for the upcoming Olympics, as shooting did not provide any quota places at the recent Asian Games. Each nation can earn one quota per event, potentially allowing India to secure up to 12 spots.