Doha: The ISSF Rifle, Pistol, and Shotgun World Cup Finals Doha 2025 kicked off today at the Lusail Shooting Range Complex, continuing through next Monday with the participation of elite shooters and world champions across shotgun, rifle, and pistol events.
A total of 144 athletes representing 33 countries are competing. The opening day delivered high-level action and excitement, featuring Skeet and Trap (75 targets) as well as 10m Air Pistol and 10m Air Rifle competitions for both men and women.
Sweden’s Victor Lindgren captured the gold medal, finishing first in the final round that featured eight shooters competing over 24 shots. Lindgren topped the standings with 253 points.
China’s Lihao Ying secured the silver medal with 252.6 points, while Hungary’s Marton Bányai István claimed the bronze after scoring 231.1 points.
China’s Wang Zifei won the gold medal, placing first in the final with 253.4 points. South Korea’s Hyojin Ban earned the silver with 253.1 points, and China’s Han Jiao took the bronze with a total of 231.9 points. China’s Hu Kai secured the gold medal, dominating the final round—also contested by eight shooters—with a total of 243 points.
Germany’s Claristian Ritz finished second with 242 points, earning the silver medal, while India’s Samrat Rana took home the bronze, placing third with 221.5 points.
