Team Qatar Strikes Gold as Asian Shotgun Championship Ends

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January 21, 2026
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21-January-2026

Team Qatar Strikes Gold as Asian Shotgun Championship Ends

DOHA – Team Qatar crowned a brilliant campaign by winning the mixed team trap gold medal on the final day of the Asian Shotgun Championship at the Lusail Shooting Complex in Doha.

The Qatari pair Mohammed Al Rumaihi and Kholoud Al Khalaf delivered a superb performance, defeating strong competition from Kuwait and Chinese Taipei. The duo smashed 30 of 40 targets, a remarkable score that set a new Asian and world record.

Kuwait’s team of Talal Al Rashidi and Sarah Al Hawal claimed the silver medal with 20 hits, while Kai Pang-chan and Lin Yu-chen of Chinese Taipei secured bronze after scoring 19.

With this gold, Qatar wrapped up the championship with an impressive eight medals — four gold and four silver. Six medals came from skeet events, while two were earned in trap, confirming Qatar’s strong presence on the Asian shooting stage.