India Wins Men’s 50m Pistol Team Gold at ISSF Worlds

India won the men’s 50m pistol team gold at the ISSF World Championships in Doha, Qatar, on 3 November 2026. The Indian team comprised Saurabh Chaudhary, Ravinder Singh and Amanpreet Singh.

India’s team and individual medals

The trio scored 1,659-24x. China won silver with 1,648-26x, while the Republic of Korea took bronze with 1,643-26x. The 50m pistol is a non-Olympic event.

Ravinder Singh also won individual silver with 559-11x in the 60-shot competition. Russia’s Anton Aristarkhov won gold with 561-9x, and Romania’s Luca Joldea took bronze with 558-5x. Chaudhary scored 551-7x to place 11th among 41 shooters; Amanpreet Singh scored 549 and finished 19th.

Important Facts for Exams

• Ammunition and sights: The 50-metre pistol must use .22 Long Rifle ammunition, load one round at a time and have open or iron sights; optical and laser sights are prohibited.
• One-handed unsupported hold: The 50-metre pistol must be held and operated in one hand, with no other part of the shooter’s body supporting it.
• Course of fire: The 50-metre pistol individual course comprises 60 shots, completed within a maximum time of two hours.