Jaypal Malviya Earns Olympic Quota at ISSF World Championship

Jaypal Malviya has made headlines by winning a silver medal in the men's 10m air pistol event at the ISSF World Championship, securing India's first quota for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics. The Indian women's team also performed admirably, clinching silver in their event. This article delves into the details of their performances and the overall results from the championship, highlighting the achievements of Indian shooters on the international stage.

By Narendra Chaudhary Nov 5, 2026, 23:54 IST

Jaypal Malviya Achieves Olympic Qualification

Jaypal Malviya showcased remarkable composure under pressure, securing the silver medal in the men's 10m air pistol event at the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Championship on Thursday. This achievement also granted India its first quota spot for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games, as stated in a press release. With three Olympic quota places available in this event, the Indian shooter excelled at the Lusail Shooting Complex, finishing with a score of 242.2 in the final round. China's Hu Kai claimed the gold medal and the first Olympic quota with a score of 243.9, while Czechia's Jindrich Dubovy took home the bronze and the remaining quota with a score of 220.9.

Women's Team Performance

Earlier in the day, the Indian women's 10m air pistol team secured a silver medal. The trio, consisting of double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker, Suruchi Inder Singh, and Sainyam, achieved a combined score of 1738, including 61 inner 10s. Manu led the team with a qualification score of 583-21x, featuring a perfect 100 in her fourth series. Suruchi contributed a solid 580-24x, while junior world champion Sainyam added 575-16x, ensuring their place on the podium. China won the gold medal with a score of 1745-65x, and the Republic of Korea took bronze with 1729-49x.

Men's Team Competition Overview

In the men's team event, India finished in seventh place with a total score of 1730-58x. Jaypal led the team with a qualification score of 585-23x (97, 99, 97, 99, 97, 96), which positioned him third before the individual final. Kamaljeet scored 580-20x, placing 27th in individual qualifying, while Ravin Kumar recorded 565-15x. China secured the men's team gold medal with a score of 1755-66x, followed by the Republic of Korea with 1738-62x in second place and Uzbekistan also with 1738-44x in third.