10m Air Pistol

10m Air Pistol: A Definitive Guide to the Olympic Shooting Event

Introduction:

The 10-meter air pistol is an Olympic shooting event that tests the precision and skill of shooters. Governed by the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF), it shares similarities with the 10-meter air rifle event.

Event Details:

Qualification Rules:

Athletes have 15 minutes for sighting and preparation before the qualification round. They fire 60 shots at a 10-meter target using 177 caliber pellets similar to the air rifle event.

Manu Bhaker and Saurabh Chaudhary are the favorites for the 10m air pistol event at the Tokyo Olympics 2020. India is sending 15 shooters to compete in the event.