ISSF World Cup 2026 Granada: India Wins Mixed Team Pistol Gold with World Record

Current Context: The ISSF World Cup Rifle/Pistol 2026 concluded at Las Gabias Shooting Range, Granada, on April 13, 2026.

• It was the first major rifle/pistol meet of the year, and China dominated the competition, topping the medal tally with 13 medals (8 Gold, 3 Silver, 2 Bronze) — winning 8 of the 10 golds on offer.

Highlights

• India’s Big Moment: Mukesh Nelavalli & Palak Gulia won 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team Gold with a world record 487.7 pts.
• Wang Zifei (China): clinched 10m Air Rifle Women Gold in a last-shot thriller vs Norway’s Duestad.
• Sheng Lihao (China): secured 10m Air Rifle Men Gold.
• Zhang Changhong (China): staged comeback to win 50m Rifle 3 Positions Men Gold.
• Xiao Jiaruixuan (China): won 25m Pistol Women Gold.
• Bu Shuaihang (China): took 10m Air Pistol Men Gold.

Question:

Q.1 Which Indian pair won gold in the 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team event at the ISSF World Cup Rifle/Pistol 2026?
a) Abhishek Verma & Manu Bhaker
b) Mukesh Nelavalli & Palak Gulia
c) Saurabh Chaudhary & Rhythm Sangwan
d) Vijayveer Sidhu & Esha Singh

Answer: b) Mukesh Nelavalli & Palak Gulia won 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team Gold with a world record 487.7 pts.