Iranian shooter Sharmineh Chehel-Amirani finished eighth in the women's 10m rifle final at the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup in Hangzhou, China. She qualified for the final in eighth position with a score of 631.7 and maintained that ranking in the final round.
The result places Chehel-Amirani among the top eight shooters in a highly competitive international field. The ISSF World Cup serves as a key competitive platform for shooters worldwide, offering ranking points and preparation ahead of major championships.
Chehel-Amirani secured her spot in the final after posting a qualification score of 631.7, which placed her eighth among the competitors advancing to the medal round. She finished the final in the same position.
The Iranian rifle team is being led by head coach Mohammad Zaer-Rezaei, with Amir-Hossein Golpasand serving as coach. The team is competing in one of the most significant international shooting events of the season.
The ISSF World Cup Hangzhou 2026 is a major international shooting competition organized by the International Shooting Sport Federation. The event has drawn 683 athletes from 66 countries, making it one of the largest shooting tournaments of the year.
Iran has a growing presence in international shooting sports, with its athletes regularly participating in ISSF events and continental championships. The women's 10m rifle event is among the most contested disciplines in the sport, drawing top markswomen from around the world.
Chehel-Amirani's qualification score of 631.7 was sufficient to advance to the eight-woman final, where she ultimately finished eighth overall. The competition format requires shooters to deliver precise scores across multiple rounds, with qualification totals determining final berths.
The tournament is currently underway in Hangzhou and will continue until July 29. The ISSF World Cup series serves as a critical pathway for shooters to earn international ranking points and gain competitive experience at the highest level.
The ISSF World Cup Hangzhou 2026 remains in progress, with competitions across multiple shooting disciplines scheduled through July 29. Iranian shooters continue to participate in remaining events under the guidance of the coaching staff.
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