Sports 12 November 2026
Shooter Niraj Kumar Wins Bronze at ISSF World Championships, Secures LA 2028 Olympic Quota
Why in the News?
Indian Navy shooter **Niraj Kumar** clinched the bronze medal in the men’s 50m rifle 3-positions event at the **ISSF World Championships in Doha, Qatar**, securing India's second quota place for the **2028 Los Angeles Olympics**.
Key Features / Major Points:
- Individual & Quota Triumph:
- Niraj Kumar finished with **346.5 points** in a testing final to secure his maiden individual World Championship medal and an Olympic berth.
- This marks India's second shooting quota for the upcoming Los Angeles Games, following Jaypal Malviya’s silver in the 10m air pistol event.
- Team Bronze Success:
- Earlier, Niraj along with Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar and Akhil Sheoran combined to score 1,751 points, bagging a **bronze medal in the men's 50m rifle 3-positions team event**.
- Podium Standings:
- Neutral Athlete Dmitrii Pimenov won gold with a world junior record score of 362.8, while Slovakia's Patrik Jany took silver.
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Static GK Facts:
- International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF):
- Founded: **1907** | Headquarters: **Munich, Germany**.
- President: Luciano Rossi.
- Doha, Qatar:
- Capital: Doha | Currency: **Qatari Riyal**.
One-Liner Quiz (All Competitive Exams):
Q: Which Indian shooter won the bronze medal in the 50m rifle 3-positions event at the ISSF World Championships 2026 in Doha?
A: Niraj Kumar
Q: For which upcoming mega sporting event did Niraj Kumar secure a quota place?
A: 2028 Los Angeles Olympics
Q: Where is the headquarters of the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) located?
A: Munich, Germany
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