Manu Bhaker and Suruchi Miss Podium as India Add Another Silver in Doha
India added another team silver medal to its tally at the ISSF World Championship 2026 in Doha on Thursday, November 5. However, the individual final proved disappointing for Manu Bhaker and Suruchi Inder Singh, who finished outside the medal positions.
Manu Bhaker Finishes Fifth, Suruchi Takes Sixth
Manu Bhaker finished fifth in the women鈥檚 10m air pistol final with 179.9 points, while Suruchi Inder Singh secured sixth place with 158.3 points.
Both shooters had qualified for the eight-player final after strong performances in the qualification round. Manu finished third with 583 points, while Suruchi secured the eighth and final spot with 580.
China dominated the final, with Jiang Ranxin winning gold with 242.4 points and Yao Qianxun taking silver with 242.1. Hungary鈥檚 Veronika Major claimed bronze with 222.1 points.
The top three shooters also secured LA28 Olympic quota places, leaving India without a quota in this event.
India Wins Women’s 10m Air Pistol Team Silver
Despite the individual setback, India secured silver in the team competition. Manu, Suruchi and Sainyam combined for 1,738 points, finishing behind China, which won gold with 1,745.
Sainyam finished 22nd in the individual qualification round with 575 points, but her contribution helped India reach the team podium.
LA28 Quota Race Continues in Doha
The Doha championship, running from November 1 to 14, is the first major qualification event for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic shooting competitions. A total of 36 quota places are available across 12 individual Olympic events.
India has sent a 54-member contingent, with 35 shooters competing in Olympic events. Although the team has collected medals, the search for individual Olympic quota places remains ongoing.
With several events still to come, the Indian shooting contingent will look to turn its team success into individual podium finishes and secure places for LA28.
