Sports 10 November 2026
ISSF World Championship: Niveditha Veloor Nair Wins Bronze, Indian Women's Team Secures Silver
Why in the News?
Indian shooter **Niveditha Veloor Nair** clinched the bronze medal in the women’s 25-metre standard pistol event at the **ISSF World Championship in Doha, Qatar**, while the Indian women's team secured a stellar silver medal.
Key Features / Major Points:
- Individual Category Excellence:
- Niveditha Veloor Nair finished third with a score of **567-13x** to bag the bronze medal.
- China's Xiao Jiaruixuan won the gold, while Hungary's Veronika Major claimed the silver.
- Other Indians, Manvi Jain and Simranpreet Kaur Brar, finished 8th and 10th respectively.
- Team Event Success:
- The Indian trio of Niveditha Nair, Manvi Jain, and Simranpreet Kaur Brar combined for a total score of **1,682-33x** to secure the **team silver medal**.
- Overall Indian Medal Tally in Doha:
- With this addition, India's overall medal count at the Doha championship rose to seven (1 gold, 5 silver, and 1 bronze).
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Static GK Facts:
- International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF):
- Founded: **1907** | Headquarters: **Munich, Germany**.
- Doha, Qatar:
- Capital: Doha | Currency: **Qatari Riyal**.
One-Liner Quiz (All Competitive Exams):
Q: Which Indian shooter won the bronze medal in the women's 25m standard pistol event at the ISSF World Championship in Doha?
A: Niveditha Veloor Nair
Q: What medal did the Indian women's team win in the 25m standard pistol team event at Doha?
A: Silver Medal
Q: Where is the headquarters of the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) situated?
A: Munich, Germany
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