The final took place today, 8 April, at 12:45 local time at the Las Gabias Shooting Range.
China’s Xiao Jianruixuan claimed gold, narrowly defeating teammate Kong Jieru in a dramatic conclusion to the final.
Both athletes finished tied at 39 hits, forcing a shoot-off to determine the winner. In the first shoot-off series, both shooters delivered a perfect 5 out of 5, maintaining the deadlock and raising the tension in front of the spectators.
The second shoot-off ultimately decided the outcome, with Xiao gaining a one-hit advantage to secure victory. The final result was recorded as 39 (4) for Xiao Jianruixuan and 39 (3) for Kong Jieru.
The second shoot-off ultimately decided the outcome, with Xiao gaining a one-hit advantage to secure victory. The final result was recorded as 39 (4) for Xiao Jianruixuan and 39 (3) for Kong Jieru.
Bronze went to Camille Jedrzejewski of France, who finished with 34 hits.
The duel between the two Chinese athletes provided an outstanding display of precision and composure under pressure, highlighting the competitive level of the event and offering an unforgettable moment for shooting sport fans.
With two consecutive shoot-offs required to separate the top two athletes, the final stood out as one of the most exciting contests of the ISSF World Cup Rifle / Pistol Granada 2026 so far.
With two consecutive shoot-offs required to separate the top two athletes, the final stood out as one of the most exciting contests of the ISSF World Cup Rifle / Pistol Granada 2026 so far.
