Sports 13 November 2026
Vivaan Kapoor Wins Silver in Men’s Trap Event at ISSF World Championships; Secures LA Olympics Quota
Why in the News?
India's sharp-shooter **Vivaan Kapoor** settled for a prestigious **silver medal** in the men’s trap event at the **ISSF World Championships** held in Doha. Alongside the podium finish, he successfully secured a quota place for India at the **2028 Los Angeles Olympics**.
Key Features / Major Points:
- Thrilling Final & Shoot-Off:
- Vivaan displayed exceptional form, coming close to matching Manavjit Singh Sandhu (who triumphed at the 2006 Zagreb World Championships) as only the second Indian to claim a world trap title.
- After both shooters tied at 29 out of 30 in regulation, Kuwait's **Abdulrahman Alfaihan** edged out in the shoot-off to claim gold, leaving Vivaan with a commendable silver.
- Milestone LA Olympic Quotas:
- Vivaan became the **third Indian shooter** to secure an LA Olympic quota place, following men’s 10m air pistol marksman Jaypal Malviya and men’s 50m rifle 3-positions bronze medallist Niraj Kumar.
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Static GK Facts:
- ISSF (International Shooting Sport Federation):
- Founded: **1907** | Headquarters: **Munich, Germany**.
- Olympic Trap Shooting:
- A shotgun discipline where competitors shoot at moving clay targets launched from a subterranean bunker.
One-Liner Quiz (All Competitive Exams):
Q: Which Indian shooter won the silver medal in the men's trap event at the ISSF World Championships in Doha?
A: Vivaan Kapoor
Q: Who won the gold medal in the men's trap event after a shoot-off against Vivaan Kapoor?
A: Abdulrahman Alfaihan (Kuwait)
Q: Where is the headquarters of the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) located?
A: Munich, Germany
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