The world’s leading rifle and pistol shooters have gathered in Cairo, Egypt, for the fourth and final leg of the ISSF World Cup 2026. India’s challenge will be led by Olympic bronze medallists Swapnil Kusale and Sarabjot Singh, who lead the 35-member contingent competing across the 10m, 25m and 50m events from October 10 to 15.
The squad completed a preparatory camp in Dehradun from October 1 to 7 before travelling to Egypt. The Cairo leg also provides a final opportunity for the shooters to assess their form ahead of the season’s remaining major competitions. The World Cup series will culminate with the season-ending final in Rome from December 3 to 8.
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Swapnil Kusale is one of India’s leading names in rifle shooting. The Paris 2024 Olympic bronze medallist will compete in the men’s 50m rifle three positions event alongside Akhil Sheoran and Adriyan Karmakar.
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Sarabjot Singh will compete in the men’s 10m air pistol. He won the bronze medal in the 10m air pistol mixed team event at Paris 2024, partnering Manu Bhaker.
In rifle shooting, Arjun Babuta will lead the men’s 10m air rifle squad alongside Dhanush Srikanth and Paarth Makhija. Babuta, who narrowly missed a medal at the Paris Olympics, won silver at the 2026 Asian Shooting Championships in New Delhi.
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