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ISSF World Shooting Championships in Doha

Overview

The International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) has announced upcoming major competitions, including the Shooting World Cup Final in Rome and the World Championships in Doha, Qatar, scheduled for November 1–14. The Doha championships are noted as a critical platform for athletes seeking qualification for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics.

National teams are finalizing their rosters for the Doha event. Italy has selected a squad of 16 athletes, including nine pistol specialists and seven rifle specialists, following the qualification of seven Italian athletes for the Rome finals. India has announced a contingent of 54 shooters, led by two-time Olympic champion Manu Bhaker and world No. 1 Esha Singh, competing for 36 Olympic quotas available across 12 disciplines.

Entities

Doha · Neeru Dhanda · Rome · Manu Bhaker · Esha Singh

Timeline

  1. [SPORTS] 5 sources
    India sends 54 shooters to ISSF World Championships in Doha

    India is fielding 54 shooters at the ISSF World Championships in Doha, a major event offering 36 Olympic quotas for the Los Angeles 2028 Games.

  2. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    ISSF Shooting World Cup Final and Doha World Championships announced

    The ISSF has announced qualifiers for the Shooting World Cup Final in Rome this December, while Italy prepares a 16-athlete squad for the upcoming World Championships in Doha.

Sources

armimagazine.it · devdiscourse.com · latestly.com · newsable.asianetnews.com · oasport.it · pragativadi.com · revsportz.in