ISSF World Championships 2026: Jaypal Malviya Wins Silver, Manu Bhaker, Suruchi Singh and Sainyam Vij Clinch Team Silver
India enjoyed a successful day at the ISSF World Championships 2026 in Doha, Qatar, on 5 November 2026, winning two silver medals in the 10m air pistol events.
Jaypal Malviya secured silver in the men’s 10m air pistol event and earned India’s first shooting quota place for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics. Meanwhile, Manu Bhaker, Suruchi Singh and Sainyam Vij combined to win the silver medal in the women’s 10m air pistol team event.
With these achievements, India’s medal tally at the championships increased to five medals — one gold and four silver.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | ISSF World Championships 2026 |
| Venue | Doha, Qatar |
| Date | 5 November 2026 |
| Men’s 10m Air Pistol Silver | Jaypal Malviya |
| Jaypal Malviya’s Score | 242.2 |
| Women’s 10m Air Pistol Team Silver | Manu Bhaker, Suruchi Singh and Sainyam Vij |
| Women’s Team Score | 1738-61x |
| Olympic Achievement | India’s first shooting quota for LA 2028 |
| India’s Medal Tally | 1 Gold and 4 Silver |
Jaypal Malviya finished second in the men’s 10m air pistol final with 242.2 points.
China’s Hu Kai won gold with 243.9 points, while Czechia’s Jindřich Dubový secured bronze with 220.9 points.
Malviya had qualified for the final in third place with a score of 585-23x.
His silver-medal performance secured India’s first shooting quota for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics. However, an Olympic quota belongs to the National Olympic Committee, and the athlete’s participation depends on the national selection process.
India’s women’s 10m air pistol team, comprising Manu Bhaker, Suruchi Singh and Sainyam Vij, secured the silver medal with a combined score of 1738-61x.
China won gold with 1745-65x, while the Republic of Korea claimed bronze with 1729-49x.
The individual contributions of the Indian shooters were:
| Shooter | Score |
|---|---|
| Manu Bhaker | 583-21x |
| Suruchi Singh | 580-24x |
| Sainyam Vij | 575-16x |
| Combined Score | 1738-61x |
Although Manu Bhaker and Suruchi Singh reached the women’s individual final, they finished fifth and sixth, respectively, missing out on individual medals.
The two silver medals increased India’s medal tally at the ISSF World Championships 2026 to five, comprising one gold and four silver medals.
The performance highlights India’s growing strength in international shooting and its preparations for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.
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