Key points
- India's women's 10m air rifle team won silver at the ISSF World Championship in Doha on November 3, 2026.
- The Indian team comprised Elavenil Valarivan, Sonam Uttam Maskar and Shambhavi Kshirsagar, according to the championship team listing.
- Elavenil Valarivan qualified for the women's 10m air rifle individual final at the Doha championship.
- The women's 10m air rifle qualification was scheduled for November 3 at 13:15 local time, according to the ISSF schedule.
- The ISSF World Championship Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun is being held in Doha from November 1 to 14, 2026.
- The Doha championship is part of the qualification pathway for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.
India won the silver medal in the women's 10m air rifle team event at the 2026 ISSF World Championships in Doha on November 3, while Elavenil Valarivan qualified for the individual final. The result added another podium finish to India's campaign at the championship, which is being held in Qatar from November 1 to 14.
The Indian women's team featured Elavenil, Sonam Uttam Maskar and Shambhavi Kshirsagar. Elavenil's qualification for the individual final gave India a second storyline to follow in the event, as the experienced shooter looked to add an individual medal to the team's silver.
India secure silver in women's team event
India's women's 10m air rifle trio finished with the silver medal in the team competition at the Doha championship. The team comprised Elavenil Valarivan, Sonam Uttam Maskar and Shambhavi Kshirsagar, according to the championship team listing and reports from the event.
The team medal came on a day when India also had athletes competing in individual rifle events. The women's 10m air rifle competition formed part of the rifle programme on November 3, with qualification and team results scheduled during the day's session.
The medal was part of a wider Indian showing at the championship. Reports from the same day said India's men's 50m pistol team also won gold, while Ravinder claimed an individual silver in that event. Those results took India's medal tally at the championship to three, according to the report.
Elavenil advances to the individual final
Elavenil Valarivan qualified for the women's 10m air rifle individual final in Doha. Her place in the final ensured that India would also be represented in the medal round of the individual competition, alongside the team's silver-medal achievement.
The ISSF schedule listed the women's 10m air rifle qualification for November 3 at 13:15 local time. The accessible official result page confirmed the qualification session, while the individual final placing was not available in the result information consulted for this report. No individual medal or final score is therefore being attributed to Elavenil here.
Elavenil is an established name in the discipline. Her ISSF athlete profile records that she was born in Tamil Nadu, began practising shooting in 2014 and has previously won medals at the ISSF World Championships, World Cups and Asian competitions.
Doha championship forms part of the LA28 pathway
The ISSF World Championship Rifle, Pistol and Shotgun is being staged in Doha from November 1 to 14, 2026. The championship brings together the three shooting disciplines and is an important international event on the road to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.
The men's 10m air rifle final was also held on November 3. China's Sheng Lihao won the title with 254.1 points, ahead of compatriot Ma Sihan on 253.1, while Croatia's Miran Maricic took bronze with 229.9. The ISSF reported that the men's final also awarded the first Olympic quota places of the championship to China, Croatia and Slovakia.
India's team silver and Elavenil's individual qualification gave the country a strong presence in the women's air rifle event. The team result is confirmed, while the individual final outcome should be added only after the official final classification is available.
Indian shooting looks to build on the team medal
The silver medal provides a significant result for the Indian women's rifle squad at a championship featuring leading international competitors. Elavenil's progression to the individual final also offered another opportunity for India to contend for a medal in the event.
For the moment, the confirmed story from Doha is India's silver in the women's 10m air rifle team event and Elavenil's qualification for the individual final. The final score and finishing position for the individual event remain to be verified from the ISSF's completed results.
Frequently asked questions
Did India win a medal in the women's 10m air rifle team event at the 2026 ISSF World Championships?
Yes. India won the silver medal in the women's 10m air rifle team event at the ISSF World Championships in Doha on November 3, 2026. The Indian squad included Elavenil Valarivan, Sonam Uttam Maskar and Shambhavi Kshirsagar.
Did Elavenil Valarivan qualify for the individual final in Doha?
Yes. Elavenil Valarivan qualified for the women's 10m air rifle individual final at the 2026 ISSF World Championships in Doha. The final was part of the November 3 programme, although a confirmed individual final placing was not available in the official result information consulted for this article.
Who were India's shooters in the women's 10m air rifle team?
India's women's 10m air rifle team at the Doha championship included Elavenil Valarivan, Sonam Uttam Maskar and Shambhavi Kshirsagar. The trio secured the team silver medal during the November 3 competition programme.
Where and when are the 2026 ISSF World Championships being held?
The ISSF World Championship Rifle, Pistol and Shotgun is being held in Doha, Qatar, from November 1 to 14, 2026. The event brings together rifle, pistol and shotgun competitions, with several events also contributing to Olympic qualification for Los Angeles 2028.