Following the fourth and final stage of the standard ISSF World Cup season, the first seven athletes have been confirmed for the women's 10m air rifle competition for the 2025 ISSF World Cup Final in Doha, Qatar.
Qualification Rules
4 Winners of each 2025 ISSF World Cup event, or next best unqualified athlete if repeated winners.
1 2024 ISSF World Cup Final Title Defender.
2 Highest-ranked athletes not qualified from the 2025 ISSF World Cup rankings. This can become more if athletes qualify through two different routes.
To be confirmed
3 2025 ISSF World Championships medallists.
2 Wild cards from the host nation can be submitted.
Qualification Rules
4 Winners of each 2025 ISSF World Cup event, or next best unqualified athlete if repeated winners.
1 2024 ISSF World Cup Final Title Defender.
2 Highest-ranked athletes not qualified from the 2025 ISSF World Cup rankings. This can become more if athletes qualify through two different routes.
To be confirmed
3 2025 ISSF World Championships medallists.
2 Wild cards from the host nation can be submitted.
Huang Yuting
Nation: China
World Cup Ranking: N/A
Qualification: ISSF World Cup Final Title Defender
Huang Yuting is in a unique position as the ISSF World Cup Final Title Defender. She has not competed on the senior circuit in 2025 after a fantastic 2024 season.
At the age of 17, Huang won the silver medal in the women's 10m air rifle final at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, before winning the mixed team gold with fellow World Cup Final winner, Sheng Lihao. In 2022 and 2023, she won back-to-back mixed team world titles and took silver at the 2022 World Championship in the event.
Already she has two individual and four mixed team World Cup gold medals to her name, including a victory in Munich last year before winning the World Cup Final title in New Delhi. Suffice to say, she is an athlete who has achieved nearly everything at an age before she could even legally drink alcohol.
The Chinese national team have kept Huang in a low-key position for 2025 as she focuses on the Chinese National Games, and competing in the ISSF Junior World Cup instead. In Suhl, she won the mixed team gold, while finishing fifth in the women's 10m air rifle, seventh in the 50m rifle prone and eighth in the 50m rifle 3 positions finals.
Freshly turned 19, Huang will be an unknown commodity this year. However, there are few athletes that can boast a medal cabinet like hers at her age. It will be exciting to see how she performs and if she can recapture what she had in 2024.
Nation: China
World Cup Ranking: N/A
Qualification: ISSF World Cup Final Title Defender
Huang Yuting is in a unique position as the ISSF World Cup Final Title Defender. She has not competed on the senior circuit in 2025 after a fantastic 2024 season.
At the age of 17, Huang won the silver medal in the women's 10m air rifle final at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, before winning the mixed team gold with fellow World Cup Final winner, Sheng Lihao. In 2022 and 2023, she won back-to-back mixed team world titles and took silver at the 2022 World Championship in the event.
Already she has two individual and four mixed team World Cup gold medals to her name, including a victory in Munich last year before winning the World Cup Final title in New Delhi. Suffice to say, she is an athlete who has achieved nearly everything at an age before she could even legally drink alcohol.
The Chinese national team have kept Huang in a low-key position for 2025 as she focuses on the Chinese National Games, and competing in the ISSF Junior World Cup instead. In Suhl, she won the mixed team gold, while finishing fifth in the women's 10m air rifle, seventh in the 50m rifle prone and eighth in the 50m rifle 3 positions finals.
Freshly turned 19, Huang will be an unknown commodity this year. However, there are few athletes that can boast a medal cabinet like hers at her age. It will be exciting to see how she performs and if she can recapture what she had in 2024.
Wang Zifei
Nation: China
World Cup Ranking: 1
Qualification: ISSF World Cup gold (Buenos Aires, Lima, Munich)
China seem to have a remarkable ability to churn out hot prospects annually, and the latest to come of age this year is Wang Zifei.
At 16, she was thrown into the deep end with an appearance at the ISSF World Cup in Rio de Janeiro. There she finished ninth in the 10m air rifle and 16th in the 50m rifle 3 positions events - an impressive debut. That same year, she took the silver medal at the ISSF Junior World Championships in Changwon, before winning the gold in the individual and mixed team finals in Lima a year later.
There were signs of greatness for Wang, whose sole World Cup appearance last year saw her claim the silver medal in Baku, but the dominance she has created in 2025 is on another level. The 18-year-old has conquered all so far this season in the 10m air rifle, beating Kwon Eun-ji twice to the gold in Buenos Aires and Munich on the World Cup circuit. On the second occasion, it required a great amount of strength to ensure she stayed ahead of the Korean, who was narrowly behind by 0.1 points.
The most impressive victory was in Lima, when she set a new world record of 254.8 - showing she is completely on another planet to her peers at the moment.
Simply put, she is the athlete to beat. Will someone bring her winning streak to an end? Only time will tell.
Nation: China
World Cup Ranking: 1
Qualification: ISSF World Cup gold (Buenos Aires, Lima, Munich)
China seem to have a remarkable ability to churn out hot prospects annually, and the latest to come of age this year is Wang Zifei.
At 16, she was thrown into the deep end with an appearance at the ISSF World Cup in Rio de Janeiro. There she finished ninth in the 10m air rifle and 16th in the 50m rifle 3 positions events - an impressive debut. That same year, she took the silver medal at the ISSF Junior World Championships in Changwon, before winning the gold in the individual and mixed team finals in Lima a year later.
There were signs of greatness for Wang, whose sole World Cup appearance last year saw her claim the silver medal in Baku, but the dominance she has created in 2025 is on another level. The 18-year-old has conquered all so far this season in the 10m air rifle, beating Kwon Eun-ji twice to the gold in Buenos Aires and Munich on the World Cup circuit. On the second occasion, it required a great amount of strength to ensure she stayed ahead of the Korean, who was narrowly behind by 0.1 points.
The most impressive victory was in Lima, when she set a new world record of 254.8 - showing she is completely on another planet to her peers at the moment.
Simply put, she is the athlete to beat. Will someone bring her winning streak to an end? Only time will tell.
Han Jiayu
Nation: China
World Cup Ranking: 4
Qualification: ISSF World Cup silver (Lima)
With Wang's dominance, her World Cup repeats have allowed the silver medallists to gain spots in the start list in Doha. The first of these was her teammate Han Jiayu, who was part of that special podium sweep in Lima behind Wang, but importantly, in front of Fan Xinyi.
I say importantly, because this confirmed Han would be the last Chinese qualifier to make the trip to Doha, as only a maximum of three athletes can qualify. It was close between Han and Fan in Peru, with the 18-year-old initially having the better of the more-experienced Han. However, the 2023 world champion pulled ahead with two great shots just as the field whittled down to three. From there, she managed to hold Fan off, but ultimately far behind the record-breaking feat of Wang.
Han is a staple of women's air rifle, with her gold and silver from the 2023 World Championship, as well as her six World Cup podiums and two World Cup Final appearances. Most importantly was her bronze in New Delhi in the 50m rifle 3 positions event, while also finishing fifth in the 10m air rifle.
Aside from her Lima silver, Han finished sixth in the final in Munich and was the unlucky ninth-placed athlete in Buenos Aires, just missing qualification for the final there. Consistency is important for her and she will be a strong contender in the fight for gold.
As mentioned, because three Chinese athletes have already qualified, it means top 10 ranked Fan and Du Yuchen are not eligible to make it to Doha via the rankings, and must win a world medal to qualify.
Nation: China
World Cup Ranking: 4
Qualification: ISSF World Cup silver (Lima)
With Wang's dominance, her World Cup repeats have allowed the silver medallists to gain spots in the start list in Doha. The first of these was her teammate Han Jiayu, who was part of that special podium sweep in Lima behind Wang, but importantly, in front of Fan Xinyi.
I say importantly, because this confirmed Han would be the last Chinese qualifier to make the trip to Doha, as only a maximum of three athletes can qualify. It was close between Han and Fan in Peru, with the 18-year-old initially having the better of the more-experienced Han. However, the 2023 world champion pulled ahead with two great shots just as the field whittled down to three. From there, she managed to hold Fan off, but ultimately far behind the record-breaking feat of Wang.
Han is a staple of women's air rifle, with her gold and silver from the 2023 World Championship, as well as her six World Cup podiums and two World Cup Final appearances. Most importantly was her bronze in New Delhi in the 50m rifle 3 positions event, while also finishing fifth in the 10m air rifle.
Aside from her Lima silver, Han finished sixth in the final in Munich and was the unlucky ninth-placed athlete in Buenos Aires, just missing qualification for the final there. Consistency is important for her and she will be a strong contender in the fight for gold.
As mentioned, because three Chinese athletes have already qualified, it means top 10 ranked Fan and Du Yuchen are not eligible to make it to Doha via the rankings, and must win a world medal to qualify.
Kwon Eun-ji
Nation: Republic of Korea
World Cup Ranking: 2
Qualification: ISSF World Cup silver (Munich)
While Wang Zifei may come across like a Thanos-esque unstoppable force, the only time she has looked mortal is against the Korean, Kwon Eun-ji.
Kwon came closest to toppling the Chinese athlete in Munich, where she was just 0.1 points behind her after the final shot. Although the win would elude her, the silver medal - by virtue of Wang already qualifying - confirmed the Korean would be going to the World Cup Final. She had already finished runner-up in the season opener in Argentina, where she pushed the teenager hard, but minor mistakes allowed Wang to create a cushion.
It feels like a moment of redemption is coming for her after not being selected for the highly-competitive national team at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Her "worst" result of the year was sixth in Lima, showing she is part of a select few athletes this season who have been ever-present in finals. At the Asian Championship in August, she took the bronze medal behind the in-form Elavenil Valarivan of India and Peng Xinlu of China. Finally in Ningbo, she was fifth in the final and would miss the podium due to a slow start.
She is yet to replicate that first World Cup win from Granada last year, but there is still an opportunity to make the podium at the World Cup Final on her third appearance. She finished fourth last year in New Delhi, and will expect even better in 2025.
Nation: Republic of Korea
World Cup Ranking: 2
Qualification: ISSF World Cup silver (Munich)
While Wang Zifei may come across like a Thanos-esque unstoppable force, the only time she has looked mortal is against the Korean, Kwon Eun-ji.
Kwon came closest to toppling the Chinese athlete in Munich, where she was just 0.1 points behind her after the final shot. Although the win would elude her, the silver medal - by virtue of Wang already qualifying - confirmed the Korean would be going to the World Cup Final. She had already finished runner-up in the season opener in Argentina, where she pushed the teenager hard, but minor mistakes allowed Wang to create a cushion.
It feels like a moment of redemption is coming for her after not being selected for the highly-competitive national team at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Her "worst" result of the year was sixth in Lima, showing she is part of a select few athletes this season who have been ever-present in finals. At the Asian Championship in August, she took the bronze medal behind the in-form Elavenil Valarivan of India and Peng Xinlu of China. Finally in Ningbo, she was fifth in the final and would miss the podium due to a slow start.
She is yet to replicate that first World Cup win from Granada last year, but there is still an opportunity to make the podium at the World Cup Final on her third appearance. She finished fourth last year in New Delhi, and will expect even better in 2025.
Peng Xinlu
Nation: China
World Cup Ranking: 11
Qualification: ISSF World Cup gold (Ningbo)
Peng Xinlu walked onto the range in Shymkent, Kazakhstan, putting in a performance that would see her claim the women's 10m air rifle silver medal on her international debut at the age of 16 at the Asian Championship. Adding a mixed team silver too, she showed signs of a promising star in her first major international competition.
Little did anyone know that less than a month later, the Chinese athlete would triumph emphatically over her opponents on her ISSF World Cup debut in Ningbo, setting a new world record of 255.3 to claim the gold medal. In some ways, this win was not a surprise. She was dominant in qualification too and set a new world record in qualification in the 10m air rifle mixed team event, along with another teenage sensation, Sheng Lihao.
Only a maximum of three athletes are able to qualify for the ISSF World Cup Final, but this only applies through qualification of World Cup events and the rankings - not the World Cup Final title defender or world medallists. As a result, Peng became the fourth Chinese qualifier, and quickly a contender for the title when very few people had heard of her when the season started.
Nation: China
World Cup Ranking: 11
Qualification: ISSF World Cup gold (Ningbo)
Peng Xinlu walked onto the range in Shymkent, Kazakhstan, putting in a performance that would see her claim the women's 10m air rifle silver medal on her international debut at the age of 16 at the Asian Championship. Adding a mixed team silver too, she showed signs of a promising star in her first major international competition.
Little did anyone know that less than a month later, the Chinese athlete would triumph emphatically over her opponents on her ISSF World Cup debut in Ningbo, setting a new world record of 255.3 to claim the gold medal. In some ways, this win was not a surprise. She was dominant in qualification too and set a new world record in qualification in the 10m air rifle mixed team event, along with another teenage sensation, Sheng Lihao.
Only a maximum of three athletes are able to qualify for the ISSF World Cup Final, but this only applies through qualification of World Cup events and the rankings - not the World Cup Final title defender or world medallists. As a result, Peng became the fourth Chinese qualifier, and quickly a contender for the title when very few people had heard of her when the season started.
Jeanette Hegg Duestad
Nation: Norway
World Cup Ranking: 3
Qualification: ISSF World Cup rankings
Two years ago in Doha, Jeanette Hegg Duestad took bronze on her ISSF World Cup Final debut in the women's 10m air rifle, and will now return seeking better returns.
In fact, the Norwegian is one of the most consistent shooters in the post-pandemic era. While winning bronze in the 10m event in 2023, she took the 50m rifle 3 positions title too. Last year, she finished with the silver in the 50m distance, meaning she has always landed on the podium in the season finale.
Duestad is more proficient over the 50m distance, with five World Cup golds to her name, and had just one individual medal over 10m, but posted two of her best results in the event this year, with fourth-place finishes in Lima and Munich. Then, she finished the season with her best finish in the event, winning the silver medal behind the now-world record holder, Peng Xinlu in Ningbo. She is coming to form when it matters most and will look to keep her World Cup Final podium streak intact.
Nation: Norway
World Cup Ranking: 3
Qualification: ISSF World Cup rankings
Two years ago in Doha, Jeanette Hegg Duestad took bronze on her ISSF World Cup Final debut in the women's 10m air rifle, and will now return seeking better returns.
In fact, the Norwegian is one of the most consistent shooters in the post-pandemic era. While winning bronze in the 10m event in 2023, she took the 50m rifle 3 positions title too. Last year, she finished with the silver in the 50m distance, meaning she has always landed on the podium in the season finale.
Duestad is more proficient over the 50m distance, with five World Cup golds to her name, and had just one individual medal over 10m, but posted two of her best results in the event this year, with fourth-place finishes in Lima and Munich. Then, she finished the season with her best finish in the event, winning the silver medal behind the now-world record holder, Peng Xinlu in Ningbo. She is coming to form when it matters most and will look to keep her World Cup Final podium streak intact.
Mariia Vasileva
Nation: Individual Neutral Athlete
World Cup Ranking: 5
Qualification: ISSF World Cup rankings
Mariia Vasileva has came close to her first World Cup podium now on two occasions this season, picking up her form from recent years. Before April, her best result was 12th in Osijek four years ago, but would end the competition in Buenos Aires in fourth place.
While she followed this with a forgettable day in Munich, Vasileva again returned to that early-season form with another fourth in Ningbo. On this occasion, she was just miss the podium after relinquishing third to India's Meghana Sajjanar halfway through the elimination stage.
This result propelled her into the top five in the rankings and confirmed her spot at the ISSF World Cup Final for the first time. While she may not be one of the favourites on paper for a medal, she has shown before that she can mix it up with the world's best on her day.
All qualifiers for the ISSF World Cup Final can be found here and all World Cup rankings here.
Highest-ranked non-qualifiers still in contention: Mary Tucker (United States), Elavenil Valarivan (India), Audrey Gogniat (Switzerland).
Nation: Individual Neutral Athlete
World Cup Ranking: 5
Qualification: ISSF World Cup rankings
Mariia Vasileva has came close to her first World Cup podium now on two occasions this season, picking up her form from recent years. Before April, her best result was 12th in Osijek four years ago, but would end the competition in Buenos Aires in fourth place.
While she followed this with a forgettable day in Munich, Vasileva again returned to that early-season form with another fourth in Ningbo. On this occasion, she was just miss the podium after relinquishing third to India's Meghana Sajjanar halfway through the elimination stage.
This result propelled her into the top five in the rankings and confirmed her spot at the ISSF World Cup Final for the first time. While she may not be one of the favourites on paper for a medal, she has shown before that she can mix it up with the world's best on her day.
All qualifiers for the ISSF World Cup Final can be found here and all World Cup rankings here.
Highest-ranked non-qualifiers still in contention: Mary Tucker (United States), Elavenil Valarivan (India), Audrey Gogniat (Switzerland).