KUMAR Niraj Wins Bronze for India and Secures LA 2028 Olympic Quota Place in 50m Rifle 3 Positions Men Final at the ISSF World Championship 2026 in Doha.

11 Nov 2026

India’s KUMAR Niraj won the bronze medal in the 50m Rifle 3 Positions Men Final at the ISSF World Championship Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun 2026 in Doha, Qatar.

KUMAR Niraj scored 346.5 points to finish third on the podium, securing an Olympic quota place for India (NOC) for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.

Medal Winners - 50m Rifle 3 Positions Men

• 🥇 Gold Medal: PIMENOV Dmitrii (AIN)
• 🥈 Silver Medal: JANY Patrik (SVK)
• 🥉 Bronze Medal: KUMAR Niraj (IND)

The bronze medal marks an important achievement for Indian shooting and adds another Olympic quota place to India's tally at the Doha championship.

The ASC congratulates KUMAR Niraj and the National Rifle Association of India on this remarkable achievement.

ASC also extends its congratulations to all medal winners and participants, wishing the athletes continued success in their journey towards the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.

Results - 50m Rifle 3 Positions Men