European Shooting Championship: Hovhannes Margaryan sets world record and wins gold medal

In the men’s individual 50m running target (normal speed) event at the European Shooting Championship, Armenia’s Hovhannes Margaryan delivered a historic performance by scoring 591 points, setting a new world record and securing the gold medal.

The Armenian men’s team also achieved success in the team competition, earning the bronze medal with a combined score of 1738 points.

The European Shooting Championship in the running target discipline is being held in Châteauroux, France, from July 23 to August 7.