Hanieh Rostamian clinched Iran’s first quota for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games with a stellar fourth-place finish in the women’s 10m air pistol at the World Championships in Doha, a milestone achievement swiftly hailed by the National Olympic Committee of Iran.
Iran NOC; Tehran: Competing against a world-class field, Rostamian
secured the historic Olympic berth after two Chinese finalists ahead of her
opened up the direct qualification slot. In an official congratulatory message,
the National Olympic Committee lauded her relentless dedication, the expertise
of the coaching staff, and this vital first step for the nation’s sports
delegation on the road to Los Angeles 2028, expressing profound gratitude to
everyone involved in the federation’s rigorous preparation.
Adding to her remarkable campaign, Rostamian returned to
the firing line alongside Vahid Golkhandan in the 10m air pistol mixed team
event. The Iranian duo finished second in the qualification round with an
impressive 583 points before settling for the silver medal behind China in an
all-Asian final. This latest podium finish builds on their recent bronze-medal
success at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, further cementing Iran’s rising
prominence and competitive depth on the international shooting stage.