Udhayveer Sidhu wins 10m air pistol gold at ISSF World Cup in Cairo
Why in the news
On 11 October 2026, Indian shooter Udhayveer Sidhu won the men’s 10m air pistol gold medal at the ISSF World Cup (Rifle/Pistol) in Cairo, Egypt.
Key facts
- Winner: Udhayveer Sidhu (India), aged 24.
- Score: 240.6 in the medal match.
- Silver: Christian Reitz of Germany, a multiple Olympic medallist, finished 0.5 points behind.
- Venue: Cairo, Egypt.
- Indian squad: 24 shooters across eight individual Olympic events and two mixed-team events.
- Olympic bronze medallists Swapnil Kusale and Sarabjot Singh are also in the team.
| Medal | Shooter | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Gold | Udhayveer Sidhu | India |
| Silver | Christian Reitz | Germany |
About the ISSF World Cup
The World Cup is a series of international shooting competitions held by the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF). The Cairo leg for rifle and pistol events continues until 16 October 2026.
Exam angle
- Event and venue: men’s 10m air pistol, Cairo (Egypt).
- Gold score 240.6; winning margin 0.5 points.
- Silver medallist: Christian Reitz (Germany).