India’s Udhayveer Sidhu Wins Gold Medal In 10m Air Pistol At ISSF World Cup

Last Updated:October 11, 2026, 3:35 PM IST

India’s Udhayveer Sidhu won gold in the men’s 10m air pistol event at the ISSF World Cup Rifle/Pistol, scoring 240.6 in the final.

Udhayveer Sidhu is now a five-time gold medallist at the ISSF World Cup. (Picture Credit: IG/udhayveersidhu1)

Udhayveer Sidhu clinched the gold medal in the men’s 10m air pistol event at the ISSF World Cup Rifle/Pistol in Cairo on Sunday.

The 24-year-old Indian recorded a score of 240.6 in the final to secure the top spot, edging out Germany’s Christian Reitz, who scored 240.1 to take silver. Italy’s Paolo Monna claimed bronze with 219.8.

Udhayveer had secured his place in the final by finishing fourth in qualification with a score of 585-19x.

Another Indian shooter, Jonathan Gavin Antony, finished second in the qualification round but participated only for ranking points.

Meanwhile, Ajendra Singh Chauhan and Sarabjot Singh ended their qualification campaigns in 14th and 31st place, respectively, missing out on a spot in the eight-shooter final.

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Who won the gold medal in the men’s 10m air pistol event at the ISSF World Cup in Cairo?

India’s Udhayveer Sidhu won the gold medal in the men’s 10m air pistol event at the ISSF World Cup Rifle/Pistol in Cairo.

What score did Udhayveer Sidhu record to secure the gold medal in Cairo?

The 24-year-old Indian shooter recorded a final score of 240.6 to claim the top spot on the podium.

Which international shooters won the silver and bronze medals behind Udhayveer Sidhu?

Germany’s Christian Reitz won the silver medal with a score of 240.1, while Italy’s Paolo Monna claimed the bronze medal with 219.8.

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