Sheng delivered a strong performance in the final, finishing with a total of 254.1 points to take the world title. His compatriot Ma Sihan secured silver with 253.1 points, completing a one-two finish for China.
Croatia's Miran Maricic claimed bronze with 229.9 points, while another Chinese athlete, Zhang Changhong, finished fourth with 209.0 points.
The final featured a highly competitive field, with athletes from eight nations battling for the first world title of the championship. Croatia's Josip Sikavica finished fifth with 187.5 points, while Slovakia's Patrik Jany placed sixth with 166.1 points.
The final featured a highly competitive field, with athletes from eight nations battling for the first world title of the championship. Croatia's Josip Sikavica finished fifth with 187.5 points, while Slovakia's Patrik Jany placed sixth with 166.1 points.
First LA28 Olympic quota places awarded
Beyond the medals, the Men's 10m Air Rifle final marked an important milestone on the road to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games, as the first Olympic quota places of the Doha World Championship were determined.
China, Croatia and Slovakia secured the first qualification places, giving their National Federations an early step towards LA28.
The championship continues in Doha, with further world titles and Olympic quota places at stake across the rifle, pistol and shotgun events.
Beyond the medals, the Men's 10m Air Rifle final marked an important milestone on the road to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games, as the first Olympic quota places of the Doha World Championship were determined.
China, Croatia and Slovakia secured the first qualification places, giving their National Federations an early step towards LA28.
The championship continues in Doha, with further world titles and Olympic quota places at stake across the rifle, pistol and shotgun events.