Indian Army shooter Subedar Ravinder Singh has delivered a notable performance at the ISSF World Championship 2026 in Doha, Qatar, returning with both a team gold and an individual silver in the men’s 50m Free Pistol event.
Team gold for India in men’s 50m pistol
The result came on November 3, 2026, when Ravinder Singh partnered with Saurabh Chaudhary and Amanpreet Singh in the men’s 50m pistol team competition. The Indian trio finished with a combined score of 1,659 points and 24 inner tens, ahead of China, which took silver with 1,648 points, and South Korea, which secured bronze with 1,643 points.
Ravinder Singh led the Indian scores with 559 points, including 11 inner tens. Saurabh Chaudhary posted 551 points, while Amanpreet Singh added 549 points to complete India’s winning effort.
Individual silver in the free pistol event
In the individual men’s 50m Free Pistol competition, Subedar Ravinder Singh finished second with 559 points. He was two points behind Anton Aristarkhov, who competed as an Authorised Neutral Athlete and won gold with 561 points. Romania’s Luca Joldea claimed the bronze medal with 558 points.
The source identifies Ravinder Singh as a shooter from the Indian Army’s Army Marksmanship Unit (AMU), which is described as a unit that develops talented military shooters for national and international competitions. His twin-medal finish adds to the Army’s presence in competitive shooting.
Army reaction and wider Indian results
The Indian Army congratulated Subedar Ravinder Singh on his performance and said his success reflects the discipline, dedication and determination shown by Army personnel. The source also notes that the achievement supports the Indian Armed Forces’ growing contribution to India’s standing in international shooting.
The ISSF World Championship 2026 is being held in Doha, Qatar, from November 1 to 14, with elite shooters from across the world taking part. India’s medal tally at the event also included a silver in the women’s 10m air rifle team event through Elavenil Valarivan, Sonam Maskar and Shambhavi Kshirsagar.
For Subedar Ravinder Singh, the medals mark a major moment in his sporting career and a proud result for the Indian Army. His performance is presented as an example of how sustained training and determination can produce results on the international stage.
