Azerbaijani shooters secured a silver medal at the European Shooting Championship held in Croatia on May 11, 2026. The team competed in the 10-meter air pistol event, finishing second behind the gold medalists from Serbia.
The Azerbaijani team, consisting of shooters Ruslan Lunev and Nigar Gurbanova, delivered strong performances throughout the competition. Lunev scored 580 points in the qualification round, while Gurbanova added 575 points, contributing to the team's total of 1,155 points.
Serbia won the gold medal with a total of 1,162 points, while bronze went to the team from Ukraine with 1,148 points. The championship, held in Osijek, Croatia, featured participants from over 30 European countries.
This silver medal marks a significant achievement for Azerbaijani shooting sports, highlighting the country's growing presence in international competitions. The event was organized by the European Shooting Confederation and the Croatian Shooting Federation.
