India’s shooters enter the first Los Angeles 2028 qualification event in Doha after a short recovery period following the Asian Games. Domestic trials have brought new faces into the pistol squad. A quota winner will also receive a bonus point in India’s later Olympic selection process, giving the championship a consequence beyond the places available this week.
India’s shooting squad is heading into the first qualification event for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics at the world championships in Doha, Qatar. The International Shooting Sport Federation’s competition offers 3 quota places in each of the 12 individual Olympic events. India’s team combines established names with shooters promoted through domestic trials.[1], [2]
Ravin Kumar, 24, is making his international debut in men’s 10 metre air pistol. His journey to Doha is also his first trip abroad and first flight. Jaypal Malviya, 31, is preparing for his second international appearance. Both earned their team places through their domestic trial averages.[1]
Sainyam Vij has taken a place in women’s 10 metre air pistol alongside Manu Bhaker and Suruchi Phogat. Under India’s revised Olympic selection arrangements, winning a quota carries a bonus point added to the athlete’s average trial score.[1]
Members of the Asian Games squad have had little recovery time after competing in Nagoya, Japan. High-performance director Pierre Beauchamp says European teams may arrive fresher. Coaches and physiotherapists have held workshops and debriefs to help athletes recover their focus and set goals for the next competition.[1]
