NAGOYA, Japan: Pakistan’s Ghulam Mustafa Bashir qualified for the final of the men’s 25 metres rapid-fire pistol competition at the 2026 Asian Games after producing a strong performance in the qualification round on Thursday.
The Olympian shooter finished sixth among 28 competitors at the Aichi Prefecture General Shooting Gallery, scoring 578 points with 19 inner tens (X) to secure his place in the eight-man final.
Bashir matched Kazakhstan’s Nikita Chiryukin’s score of 578 but finished ahead due to his higher number of inner tens.
China dominate qualification
China’s Su Lianbofan topped the qualification standings with 592 points and 24 Xs, setting a new Asian Games qualification record.
South Korea’s Lee Gunhyeok finished second with 588 points, while compatriot Yoon Seoyeong secured third place with 581 points.
Kazakhstan’s Chiryukin finished fifth with 578 points, followed by Bashir in sixth.
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Vietnam’s Pham Quang Huy and Indonesia’s Suteja Dewa Putu Yadi also qualified for the final after recording 578 points.
India’s Anish narrowly missed out on qualification after finishing ninth with 576 points, while China’s He Shiyu also scored 576 but ended the qualification round in 10th position.
Final awaits Bashir
The eight-man final of the men’s 25m rapid-fire pistol event is scheduled to take place on Thursday.
Bashir’s qualification continues Pakistan’s campaign in shooting at the Asian Games, with the experienced shooter now competing for a medal in the final round.
