Action intensified today (28th) at 2026 World University Championship Shooting, featuring thrilling competitions in the Women’s 10m Air Pistol, 10m Air Rifle Mixed Team, Women’s and Men’s Skeet, and Men’s 25m Rapid Fire Pistol, as top international shooters took the stage in pursuit of gold.
The day opened with the Women’s 10m Air Pistol, where local favorite Cheng Yen-Ching of Chinese Taipei claimed the gold medal. Cheng secured her second international podium finish of the year following her medal performance at the Asian Championships in India this February. KIM Ju Ri and KIM Sujin, both representing South Korea, earned the silver and bronze medals, respectively.
In Men’s Skeet, Germany’s PODDUBSKIY Vladislav captured the gold medal, followed by Cyprus’s PONTIKIS Andreas in second place and Slovakia’s HORVÁTH Martin in third.
Reflecting on his victory, PODDUBSKIY stated, “This championship means everything to me and my family after all the hard work and dedication we have put in.” He added that his priority was to share the moment with his father and family, who have offered unwavering support throughout his journey. Looking ahead, he noted, “My primary focus now is to finish my studies, return home safely, and prepare to defend my title next year while continuing to push my limits.”
Italy dominated Women’s Skeet with a 1-2 finish, as NEMBER Arianna clinched gold and teammate LONGHI Giada took silver. Slovakia’s HOCKOVÁ Miroslava secured the bronze medal.
Following her triumph, NEMBER expressed her gratitude, remarking, “Representing Italy and my university on this stage and bringing home the win means the world to me.” She dedicated her performance to her brother, whom she spoke with prior to the event, and attributed her success to an increased focus on mental conditioning. As she prepares to transition into senior-level competition, NEMBER emphasized her commitment to building on this momentum and remaining competitive on the world stage.
In Men’s 25m Rapid Fire Pistol, team Poland captured gold, while team Germany took silver. Meanwhile, South Korea delivered a dominant performance in the 10m Air Rifle Mixed Team event by sweeping both gold and silver, with France rounding out the podium in third place.
