China claim 13 gold medals in Doha

The 2026 ISSF World Championships came to a close in Doha, Qatar, with China topping its medal haul at 13 gold, six silver and eight bronze medals. In Olympic events, the Chinese team claimed six gold, five silver and five bronze medals, setting a new national record for its best-ever performance in Olympic disciplines at the World Championships.

The championships also served as the first qualification event for the shooting competitions at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games, with 36 quota places on offer. Under the qualification rules, each National Olympic Committee (NOC) could secure a maximum of 12 quota places. China secured seven Olympic quota places, covering the men's and women's 10m air rifle, men's and women's 10m air pistol, women's 25m pistol, women's skeet and men's trap.