Shooter Niraj Kumar Wins Bronze at ISSF World Championships, Secures LA 2028 Olympic Quota

Why in the News?

Indian Navy shooter **Niraj Kumar** clinched the bronze medal in the men’s 50m rifle 3-positions event at the **ISSF World Championships in Doha, Qatar**, securing India's second quota place for the **2028 Los Angeles Olympics**.

Key Features / Major Points:

- Individual & Quota Triumph:

- Niraj Kumar finished with **346.5 points** in a testing final to secure his maiden individual World Championship medal and an Olympic berth.

- This marks India's second shooting quota for the upcoming Los Angeles Games, following Jaypal Malviya’s silver in the 10m air pistol event.

- Team Bronze Success:

- Earlier, Niraj along with Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar and Akhil Sheoran combined to score 1,751 points, bagging a **bronze medal in the men's 50m rifle 3-positions team event**.

- Podium Standings:

- Neutral Athlete Dmitrii Pimenov won gold with a world junior record score of 362.8, while Slovakia's Patrik Jany took silver.

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Static GK Facts:

- International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF):

- Founded: **1907** | Headquarters: **Munich, Germany**.

- President: Luciano Rossi.

- Doha, Qatar:

- Capital: Doha | Currency: **Qatari Riyal**.

One-Liner Quiz (All Competitive Exams):

Q: Which Indian shooter won the bronze medal in the 50m rifle 3-positions event at the ISSF World Championships 2026 in Doha?

A: Niraj Kumar

Q: For which upcoming mega sporting event did Niraj Kumar secure a quota place?

A: 2028 Los Angeles Olympics

Q: Where is the headquarters of the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) located?

A: Munich, Germany

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