Indian Shooters Gear Up for ISSF World Championship with New Delhi Training Camp

Preparatory Camp for ISSF World Championship

The Indian shooting team selected for the ISSF World Championship in Doha 2026 will commence a training camp at the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range in New Delhi starting October 22. This camp will unite athletes from various shooting disciplines, including rifle, pistol, and shotgun, as they intensify their preparations for the championship set to take place in Doha, Qatar, from November 1 to 14, 2026.

Training Schedule Breakdown

The training program in New Delhi is organized into phases based on shooting disciplines:

1. **10m Rifle and Pistol**: Athletes will train from October 22 to 29.

2. **50m Rifle and Women’s 25m Pistol**: This group will be in camp from October 22 to 31.

3. **Trap**: The Trap team will train from October 28 to November 4.

Team Composition

The following athletes are part of the training camp:

10m Rifle Men

Parth Rakesh Mane, Himanshu Dhillon, Paarth Makhija

10m Rifle Women

Shambhavi Kshirsagar, Sonam Uttam Maskar, Elavenil Valarivan

50m Rifle Men

Niraj Kumar, Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar, Akhil Sheoran

50m Rifle Women

Vidarsa K Vinod, Ashi Chouksey, Anjum Moudgil

10m Pistol Men

Ravin Kumar, Jaypal Malviya, Kamaljeet

10m Pistol Women

Sainyam, Suruchi, Manu Bhaker

25m Pistol Men

Suraj Sharma, Gurpreet Singh, Bhavesh Shekhawat

25m Pistol Women

Esha Singh, Manu Bhaker, Divya T.S.

Skeet Men

Mairaj Ahmad Khan, Bhavtegh Singh Gill, Anantjeet Singh Naruka

Skeet Women

Ganemat Sekhon, Parinaaz Dhaliwal, Raiza Dhillon

Trap Men

Zoravar Singh Sandhu, Vivaan Kapoor, Udaiveer Singh Jaijee

Trap Women

Neeru, Manisha Keer, Pragati Dubey

Insights from NRAI High Performance Director

Dr. Pierre Beauchamp, the High Performance Director of the NRAI, emphasized the importance of this camp, stating, "This preparatory phase is crucial for our athletes as they refine their skills ahead of the ISSF World Championship in Doha. We aim to collaborate closely with coaches to set clear performance benchmarks for each athlete, ensuring they meet the standards required for finals at the highest level of international competition."

He further noted, "We will monitor qualification-to-final conversion and podium conversion rates, which are essential indicators of our readiness and competitiveness. With the Olympic qualification process for Los Angeles 2028 commencing at the World Championship, this camp is vital for ensuring our athletes are technically, physically, and mentally prepared to excel."

Final Preparations Before Doha

This camp represents the last domestic preparation phase for the athletes before they head to Doha for the World Championship, which will feature top rifle, pistol, and shotgun competitors over two weeks. Additionally, this championship will initiate the Olympic qualification process for the Los Angeles 2028 Games, with 36 Olympic quota spots available.

Mixed Teams for ISSF World Championship

Air Rifle Mixed Team

Parth Mane and Shambhavi Kshirsagar, Himanshu Dhillon and Sonam Uttam Maskar

Air Pistol Mixed Team

Ravin Kumar and Saniyam, Jaypal Malviya and Suruchi

Skeet Mixed Team

Mairaj Ahmad Khan and Raiza Dhillon, Bhavtegh Singh Gill and Ganemat Sekhon

Trap Mixed Team

Zoravar Singh Sandhu and Neeru, Vivaan Kapoor and Manisha Keer.