Published on 08 Apr 2026

ISSF World Cup Granada 2026: Bu Shuaihang claims his first senior gold in 10m Air Pistol Men

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The 10m Air Pistol Men final at the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup Rifle / Pistol Granada 2026 took place today, 8 April, at the Las Gabias Shooting Range, delivering a tense and high-quality contest.

The final, which started at 14:00 local time, featured eight athletes:

Anton Aristarkhov (AIN)
Bugra Selimzade (TUR)
Bu Shuaihang (CHN)
Hsieh Hsiang-Chen (TPE)
Federico Nilo Maldini (ITA)
Richard Zechmeister (AUT)
Valeriy Rakhimzhan (KAZ)
Xie Yu (CHN)

Gold was secured by China’s Bu Shuaihang, who delivered an outstanding performance to finish with 244.5 points.
The 19-year-old held his nerve in a closely contested final, finishing just 1.3 points ahead of Anton Aristarkhov, who claimed silver with 243.2 points.
Bronze went to Bugra Selimzade of Türkiye, with a total of 220.4 points.
This victory marks Bu Shuaihang’s first gold medal in a senior ISSF competition, a significant milestone in his young career.

Despite his age, Bu has already demonstrated strong potential on the international stage, with two senior ISSF World Cup silver medals, as well as one gold and one silver at junior level.
The final unfolded in front of a packed crowd at the Las Gabias Shooting Range, adding to the intensity of the competition.

With narrow margins separating the top athletes, the contest remained open until the final shots, where Bu’s composure and consistency proved decisive.

The event continues to highlight the high level of competition at the ISSF World Cup Rifle / Pistol Granada 2026, as athletes compete for top honours early in the international season.