Published on 04 Nov 2026

ISSF World Championship Doha 2026: China takes gold and silver in 10m Air Rifle Mixed Team final

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China secured both gold and silver in the 10m Air Rifle Mixed Team final at the ISSF World Championship Rifle / Pistol / Shotgun Doha 2026 on 4 November, with its two teams separated by just 1.7 points after an exciting contest.

Wang Zifei and Sheng Lihao came out on top, combining for a total of 506.1 points to claim the world title. Their compatriots Du Yuchen and Zhang Changhong followed closely behind, finishing with 504.4 points to take silver and complete a Chinese one-two finish.

The battle for gold went down to the closing stages, with both teams maintaining a high level throughout the final. Wang and Sheng ultimately held on to their narrow advantage, while Du and Zhang had to settle for second place.
The Republic of Korea's Ban Hyojin and Park Hajun took bronze with 440.1 points, adding another podium finish for Korea in the air rifle events in Doha. Hungary's Eszter Denes and Istvan Marton finished fourth with 376.2 points.

With two teams on the podium, China enjoyed a memorable afternoon in the Mixed Team event, further strengthening its medal campaign at the Doha World Championship.

Competition continues at the Lusail Shooting Complex, where more world titles will be decided across the rifle, pistol and shotgun events.

ISSF - ISSF World Championship Doha 2026: China takes gold and silver in 10m Air Rifle Mixed Team final