Pimenov sets junior world record to win gold in Doha

Dmitrii Pimenov delivered a record-breaking performance in Doha to win gold in the men’s 50m Rifle 3 Positions at the ISSF World Championship Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun Doha 2026.

Pimenov finished the final with 362.8 points, setting a new Junior World Record in the event.

Slovakia’s Patrik Jany claimed silver with 357.2 points, while India’s Niraj Kumar secured bronze with 346.5.

Pimenov rises from fifth in qualification

Pimenov had qualified for the final in fifth place after recording 585 points in qualification.

He then moved into contention during the final, building his score through the kneeling and prone stages before maintaining his advantage during the standing elimination rounds.

His final score of 362.8 was enough to secure both the world title and the Junior World Record.

The ISSF’s official records now list Pimenov’s 362.8-point performance in Doha on November 11, 2026, as the Junior World Record for the men’s 50m Rifle 3 Positions final.

Olympic quota places decided

The final also determined three quota places for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.

Pimenov and bronze medallist Niraj Kumar secured quota places, while the third went to Norway’s Jon-Hermann Hegg, who finished fourth with 335.9 points.

Silver medallist Patrik Jany was not eligible for another quota place after previously securing one in the men’s 10m Air Rifle event.

India’s Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar finished fifth, followed by Croatia’s Petar Gorsa, France’s Romain Aufrere and Switzerland’s Jan Lochbihler.

Qatar shooters continue in trap competition

Meanwhile, Qatar’s shooters remained in contention in the trap events.

Angelo Scalzone was Qatar’s highest-placed shooter in the men’s individual qualification standings after the latest rounds, while the national team also continued its campaign in the team competition.

In the women’s event, Kholoud Hassan Al Khalaf led Qatar’s individual challenge ahead of the remaining qualification round.

The ISSF World Championship in Doha continues to bring together leading shooters from around the world, with Olympic quota places for Los Angeles 2028 among the key prizes on offer.

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