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Indian Shooters Disqualified at World Championships, Face Setbacks
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🗓 05 Nov 2026, 04:28 AM
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Several Indian shooters were disqualified at the recent World Championships, marking a setback for the team.
A number of Indian shooters were ruled ineligible during the latest World Shooting Championships, ending their participation in the event. The disqualifications were announced by the competition officials after the athletes were found to have breached specific competition regulations. The affected shooters were withdrawn from all remaining rounds, eliminating any chance of advancing to the finals. The sudden exits have dealt a blow to India's medal prospects, as the team had entered the championships with high expectations based on recent performances. Federation officials said the incident underscores the need for stricter compliance with technical rules ahead of upcoming international meets.