Indian shooters eye podium finish at Doha World Championship

Indian shooters will look to strengthen the country’s medal campaign at the ISSF World Championship in Doha, with the men’s and women’s trap finals scheduled for November 12, Thursday.

Neeru Dhanda will spearhead the women’s challenge, while Zoravar Singh Sandhu will lead the men’s contingent in the respective events.

India’s women’s trap team also features Manisha Keer and Pragati Dubey, while Vivaan Kapoor and Udaiveer Singh Jaijee will compete alongside Sandhu in the men’s event.

Neeru comes into the championship after a strong performance at the 2026 Asian Games, where she won two gold medals and a silver in trap events.

The championship, which began on November 1, features rifle, pistol and shotgun competitions, with Indian shooters competing across various disciplines.

The Doha event also marks an important stage in the build-up to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games, with Olympic quota places on offer across the 12 shooting events.

The trap mixed-team competition is scheduled for November 13, Friday, while the championship will conclude on November 14, Saturday.