Udhayveer Sidhu Wins Gold in Men's 10m Air Pistol at ISSF World Cup

Udhayveer Sidhu has made headlines by winning the gold medal in the Men's 10m Air Pistol event at the ISSF World Cup. His impressive performance saw him narrowly defeat Germany's Christian Reitz in a nail-biting finish. The Indian shooter showcased remarkable skill and composure, securing his victory with a final score of 240.6. The competition, held in Cairo, features a strong Indian contingent, including seasoned Olympians and emerging talents. Read on to discover more about Udhayveer's journey to gold and the performances of his fellow competitors.

By Narendra Chaudhary Oct 11, 2026, 17:44 IST

Udhayveer Sidhu's Gold Medal Triumph

On Sunday, Udhayveer Sidhu from India secured the gold medal in the Men's 10m Air Pistol event at the ISSF World Cup Rifle/Pistol. The 24-year-old athlete showcased remarkable skill, finishing the medal match with a score of 240.6. He narrowly defeated Germany's renowned Olympic medallist Christian Reitz, who took home the silver with a score of 240.1. Italy's Paolo Monna earned the bronze medal with a score of 219.8, as reported by the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI).

A Thrilling Conclusion

Udhayveer demonstrated exceptional composure during the tense final moments. Entering the last two shots, he was trailing Reitz by 0.3 points. However, he managed to fire scores of 10.2 and 9.8, while Reitz scored 9.6 on both attempts, allowing Udhayveer to clinch victory with his final shot.

Path to the Final

Earlier that day, Udhayveer qualified for the final round in fourth place, accumulating a total of 585 points over six series (99, 98, 98, 97, 97, 96). His compatriot, Jonathan Gavin Antony, who was competing for Ranking Points Only (RPO), achieved an impressive score of 586, tying for the highest qualification score with Monna.

Performance of Other Indian Shooters

Among other Indian competitors, Ajendra Singh Chauhan finished in 14th place with a score of 580. Olympic medallist Sarabjot Singh ended up in 31st place with a score of 574, while Kumar Yogesh recorded 573 in the RPO category.

Finalists Overview

The final also included Turkey's Yusuf Dikec, a Paris 2024 Olympic medallist, who finished seventh with a score of 138.0. Greece's Georgios Gampierakis secured fourth place with 198.7, while Latvia's Emils Vasermanis came in fifth with a score of 177.6.

Indian Team at the ISSF World Cup

The Indian contingent, led by Olympic bronze medallists Swapnil Suresh Kusale and Sarabjot Singh, is participating in the ISSF World Cup Rifle/Pistol in Cairo, Egypt. This international competition runs from October 8 to October 16, 2026, with India competing in eight individual Olympic events and two mixed team competitions. The team comprises both experienced Olympians and promising young talents.