Published on 07 Nov 2026

ISSF World Championship Doha 2026: Finland takes Skeet Mixed Team gold after thrilling battle with Peru

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Finland's Marjut Heinonen and Eetu Kallioinen claimed the Skeet Mixed Team world title at the ISSF World Championship in Doha on 7 November, holding off a determined challenge from Peru's Daniella Borda Olaechea and Nicolas Pacheco Espinosa. China 1 completed the podium with bronze.

The final delivered a close contest between Finland and Peru, with both teams trading targets throughout the competition. Finland eventually came out on top with 50 hits, just one ahead of Peru, who finished with 49 in a gripping fight for gold.

Heinonen and Kallioinen combined for a winning performance, with Kallioinen contributing 27 hits and Heinonen adding 23. The Finnish pair maintained their composure through the closing stages to secure the world title.
Peru's Borda Olaechea and Pacheco Espinosa pushed the champions all the way. Pacheco recorded 25 hits, while Borda added 24, leaving their team just one target short of gold with a total of 49.

China 1, represented by Jiang Yiting and Lyu Jianlin, took bronze with 43 hits. Jiang contributed 23 targets and Lyu added 20, securing China's place on the podium.q
India 1, featuring Raiza Dhillon and Mairaj Ahmad Khan, finished fourth with 19 hits. Dhillon recorded seven, while Khan contributed 12.

With just one target separating the gold and silver medallists, the Skeet Mixed Team final provided a fitting showcase of the precision, coordination and teamwork that make the event so compelling. Finland emerged as world champions after a hard-fought contest, while Peru and China joined them on the podium in Doha.