Udhayveer Sidhu Clinches 10m Air Pistol Gold Medal at ISSF World Cup Cairo 2026
Indian shooter Udhayveer Sidhu is competing in the 10m Air Pistol Men event at the ISSF World Cup Rifle/Pistol in Cairo, Egypt, from October 8-16, 2026. While official results for the individual final are pending, Sidhu, 24, brings a strong junior record with multiple gold medals in 25m pistol disciplines.
Ace Indian shooter Udhayveer Sidhu is currently showcasing his talent on the international stage, participating in the 10m Air Pistol Men event at the prestigious ISSF World Cup Rifle/Pistol in Cairo. The competition, which commenced on October 8, 2026, and is scheduled to run until October 16, 2026, sees Sidhu as a key member of the Indian contingent. Steve Smith Goes Past Joe Root for Most Catches in Test Cricket History.
Udhayveer Sidhu Wins Gold
Udhayveer Sidhu wins his debut World Cup medal that too a Gold 🥇in 10m Air Pistol event in Cairo now!
Well done boy 👏🫶🇮🇳 https://t.co/qcnQVxY0Zf
— Joydeep Karmakar OLY (@Joydeep709) October 11, 2026
As of October 11, 2026, the final for the individual 10m Air Pistol Men event has concluded as per schedule (12:00 PM Cairo time), but official results are still awaited. Spectators and fans eagerly await the outcome as Sidhu aims to add another feather to his cap. While the 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team event at the Cairo World Cup saw France clinch the gold on October 10, 2026, the individual men's competition remains a focal point. Fans in India can stream the event live on Olympics.com and the ISSF YouTube channel, as there is no TV telecast for the tournament in the region.
Udhayveer Sidhu's Illustrious Junior Career
Born on June 21, 2002, Udhayveer Sidhu, currently 24 years old, has already carved out a formidable reputation in the junior ranks of international shooting. His impressive medal haul includes multiple gold medals at significant events. In 2022, Sidhu secured two junior gold medals at the ISSF World Championship in Cairo, triumphing in both the 25m Standard Pistol Men Junior and 25m Pistol Men Junior events.
His success continued in 2018 at the ISSF World Championship in Changwon, where he clinched gold in the 25m Pistol Men Junior category, both individually and as part of the Indian team. Additionally, he won a gold medal at the 2019 ISSF Junior World Cup in Suhl in the 25m Standard Pistol Men Junior event. Rahmat Shah Becomes First Afghanistan Player To Score Hundred on Test Captaincy Debut, Achieves Feat During AFG vs BAN Match.
Current Participation and Future Prospects
Udhayveer Sidhu's inclusion in the 10m Air Pistol Men line-up for the current ISSF World Cup in Cairo highlights his transition and ambition in senior international competitions. He is competing alongside a strong field of international athletes, including fellow accomplished Indian shooter Sarabjot Singh in the 10m Air Pistol event. The Indian shooting team is poised for strong performances across various disciplines in the ongoing World Cup.
Fans across the globe are keenly watching the proceedings as the tournament progresses, hoping to see Indian shooters, including Sidhu, excel on the world stage.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Oct 11, 2026 03:23 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
