The eight finalists were:
Martin Strempfl (AUT)
Aleksa Rakonjac (SRB)
Jon-Hermann Hegg (NOR)
Sheng Lihao (CHN)
Gajanan Khandagale (IND)
Peter Matthew Fiori (USA)
Ma Sihan (CHN)
Victor Lindgren (SWE)
Martin Strempfl (AUT)
Aleksa Rakonjac (SRB)
Jon-Hermann Hegg (NOR)
Sheng Lihao (CHN)
Gajanan Khandagale (IND)
Peter Matthew Fiori (USA)
Ma Sihan (CHN)
Victor Lindgren (SWE)
China’s Sheng Lihao delivered an outstanding performance to claim gold with a total of 253.9 points, maintaining a high level of consistency throughout the final.
At just 21 years old, Sheng continues to confirm his status as the world’s number one rifle athlete, with an exceptional list of achievements including two Olympic gold medals and one Olympic silver, alongside multiple ISSF podium finishes.
At just 21 years old, Sheng continues to confirm his status as the world’s number one rifle athlete, with an exceptional list of achievements including two Olympic gold medals and one Olympic silver, alongside multiple ISSF podium finishes.
Silver went to Serbia’s Aleksa Rakonjac, who finished close behind with 253.0 points, securing his first ISSF World Cup medal in a breakthrough performance.
Rakonjac, aged 22, demonstrated remarkable composure under pressure to secure his first medal at this level, marking an important milestone in his career.
Rakonjac, aged 22, demonstrated remarkable composure under pressure to secure his first medal at this level, marking an important milestone in his career.
Bronze was claimed by Sweden’s Victor Lindgren, with 230.9 points, adding another podium finish to his growing international record.
Also 22 years old, Lindgren is one of the leading athletes in the discipline, currently ranked among the world’s best and an Olympic silver medallist from Paris 2024, with several ISSF medals to his name.
Also 22 years old, Lindgren is one of the leading athletes in the discipline, currently ranked among the world’s best and an Olympic silver medallist from Paris 2024, with several ISSF medals to his name.
The final showcased the depth and competitiveness of the field, with strong performances across all finalists and narrow margins separating the leading athletes.
As the ISSF World Cup Rifle / Pistol Granada 2026 continues, the 10m Air Rifle Men event stands out as a highlight, featuring both established champions and emerging talents shaping the future of the sport.
As the ISSF World Cup Rifle / Pistol Granada 2026 continues, the 10m Air Rifle Men event stands out as a highlight, featuring both established champions and emerging talents shaping the future of the sport.
