# India targets 12 Olympic quotas at ISSF World Championship in Doha
_Indian shooters began their LA 2028 campaign at the Lusail Shooting Complex on November 1._

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- Published: 2026-11-02T11:53:48.731Z
- Section: Other Sports
- Topics: India, ISSF World Championship, Doha, Shooting, Los Angeles 2028
## Summary

India is chasing up to 12 Olympic quota places at the ISSF World Championship Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun in Doha. The championship began on November 1 at the Lusail Shooting Complex, with medal competitions scheduled from November 3 to 13.

## Key takeaways

- The ISSF World Championship Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun began at the Lusail Shooting Complex in Doha on November 1.
- Medal competitions are scheduled from November 3 to 13.
- The event offers 36 Olympic quota places, three in each of the 12 individual Olympic events.
- Each country may claim one quota place per event, making up to 12 quotas attainable by India.

## Article

Indian shooters have started their pursuit of Los Angeles 2028 Olympic quota places at the ISSF World Championship Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun, underway at the Lusail Shooting Complex in Doha since November 1, according to The News Mill. Medal competitions will take place from November 3 to 13. The championship offers 36 Olympic quota places across 12 individual Olympic events, with three quotas available in each event.

## Why it matters

India has not secured any Olympic quotas at the recent Asian Games, making Doha its initial opportunity to obtain berths for Los Angeles, as reported by The News Mill. Lokmat Times noted that each country may claim one quota place per event, meaning India could win up to 12 spots.

## The squad

Neeru Dhanda leads the shotgun team, which also includes Zoravar Singh Sandhu in trap, and Anantjeet Singh Naruka, Bhavtegh Singh Gill, Mairaj Ahmad Khan, Raiza Dhillon, and Parinaaz Dhaliwal in skeet. The pistol squad is spearheaded by Manu Bhaker, joined by Suruchi and Kamaljeet. Elavenil Valarivan and Himanshu Dhillon lead the rifle team.

## NRAI statements

Kalikesh Narayan Singh Deo, President of the NRAI, stated, "Our preparation this season has been built around this moment. The team carried its Asian Games momentum straight into a focused national camp, and our shooters arrive in Doha sharp and ready.

" Pawankumar Singh, NRAI Secretary General, said, "Every athlete in this squad has trained to a clear performance benchmark. "

## What happens next

India has entered three shooters in each individual Olympic event and two pairs in each of the four mixed team events. Medal competitions are scheduled from November 3 to 13 at the Lusail Shooting Complex, according to both The News Mill and Lokmat Times.

### Indian squad members named in the sources

| Discipline | Players |
| --- | --- |
| Shotgun | Neeru Dhanda, Zoravar Singh Sandhu, Anantjeet Singh Naruka, Bhavtegh Singh… |
| Pistol | Manu Bhaker, Suruchi, Kamaljeet |
| Rifle | Elavenil Valarivan, Himanshu Dhillon |

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### Sources

- [thenewsmill.com](https://thenewsmill.com/2026/11/india-target-12-olympic-quotas-at-issf-world-championships-in-doha/)
- [lokmattimes.com](https://www.lokmattimes.com/other-sports/india-eyes-la-2028-olympic-quotas-at-doha-world-championship-a001-w01/)
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