Sports 06 November 2026
ISSF World Championships 2026: Manu Bhaker, Suruchi Inder Singh, and Sainyam Win Team Silver in 10m Air Pistol
Why in the News?
The Indian women’s shooting trio of **Manu Bhaker**, **Suruchi Inder Singh**, and **Sainyam** secured the **Team Silver Medal** in the women's 10m air pistol event at the **ISSF World Shooting Championships 2026** held in Doha, Qatar.
Key Features / Major Points:
- Team Event Achievements:
- The Indian trio combined for an aggregate total of **1,738 points** in the qualification round to finish second and claim silver.
- **China (1,745 points)** won the team gold medal, while **South Korea (1,729 points)** took the bronze.
- Individual Qualifications:
- Manu Bhaker scored **583 points** (ranked 3rd) and Suruchi Inder Singh scored **580 points** (ranked 8th) to qualify for the 8-shooter individual final.
- Sainyam scored 575 points (ranked 22nd), which contributed crucially to India's team total.
- Individual Final Results:
- In the 8-shooter final, Manu Bhaker finished **5th** with a score of 179.9 points, while Suruchi placed **6th** with 158.3 points.
- China's **Jiang Ranxin** won the individual gold, while **Yao Qianxun** secured the silver medal.
- Olympic Quota Status:
- Since both shooters finished outside the podium positions, they narrowly missed out on securing individual quota places for the **2028 Los Angeles Olympics (LA28)** at this event.
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Static GK Facts:
- International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF):
- Formed: **1907** | Headquarters: **Munich, Germany** | President: **Luciano Rossi**.
- National Rifle Association of India (NRAI):
- Formed: **1951** | Headquarters: **New Delhi** | President: **Kalikesh Narayan Singh Deo**.
- Manu Bhaker Accomplishments:
- First athlete of Independent India to win two Olympic medals in a single edition (Paris 2024 Olympics).
One-Liner Quiz (All Competitive Exams):
Q: Which medal was won by the Indian women's team (Manu, Suruchi, Sainyam) in the 10m air pistol event at the ISSF World Championships 2026?
A: Silver Medal
Q: Which city hosted the ISSF World Shooting Championships 2026?
A: Doha, Qatar
Q: Where is the global headquarters of the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) located?
A: Munich, Germany
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