Doha, Nov. 5 -- Jaypal Malviya produced a composure-laden performance under pressure to clinch the men's 10m air pistol silver medal at the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Championship Rifle / Pistol / Shotgun on Thursday. In doing so, he secured India's very first quota place for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games, according to a press release.

With three Olympic quota spots on offer in the event, the Indian marksman delivered when it mattered most at the Lusail Shooting Complex. Jaypal shot a score of 242.2 in the 24-shot final to finish second on the podium. China's Hu Kai took the gold medal and the first Olympic quota with 243.9. Czechia's Jindrich Dubovy won the bronze medal and the third available quota place ...