Archive · 11 Oct 2026
Udhayveer Sidhu Beats Idol Christian Reitz for First World Cup Gold
Udhayveer Sidhu and his twin brother Vijayveer grew up watching videos of shooter Christian Reitz.
Their father bought them one air pistol so they could practise together.
The brothers encouraged each other as they became successful shooters.
Udhayveer had a rough start in the final of a competition in Cairo.
He kept shooting carefully and caught up with Reitz.
In the last shots, Udhayveer scored better and won the gold medal.
Afterward, he told Reitz that he had admired him for years.
Reitz congratulated him, making the win especially meaningful for Udhayveer.
Udhayveer Sidhu won his first senior-level international gold in the 10m air pistol event at the ISSF World Cup in Cairo.
He edged out German shooter Christian Reitz, a Rio Olympics 25m pistol champion whom Sidhu and his twin brother had long admired.
Sidhu recovered from a difficult start and trailed Reitz by 0.3 points before the final two shots, then won by 0.6 points.
Sidhu and his twin brother Vijayveer began shooting together in Mansa, Punjab, sharing one air pistol bought by their father in 2013.
The brothers have both won junior titles; Vijayveer qualified for the Paris Olympics, while Udhayveer built his record in junior events before his Cairo victory.
- Who
- Indian shooter Udhayveer Sidhu, German shooter Christian Reitz, and Udhayveer’s twin brother Vijayveer Sidhu.
- What
- Udhayveer won his maiden senior-level international gold medal in the 10m air pistol at an ISSF World Cup, beating Reitz.
- When
- At the Cairo ISSF World Cup; the article does not specify the date.
- Where
- Cairo, Egypt.
- Why
- Udhayveer’s victory came through his performance in the final; the article also describes the brothers’ years of training and mutual support.
Udhayveer Sidhu
Christian Reitz
Final result
Udhayveer Sidhu
Sidhu came from behind during the final and won his maiden senior international gold.
Christian Reitz
Reitz finished second after leading Sidhu by 0.3 points before the final two shots.
- Event
- ISSF World Cup, 10m air pistol
- Location
- Cairo
- Winner
- Udhayveer Sidhu
- Runner-up
- Christian Reitz
- Final margin
- Udhayveer led by 0.3 points before the final shot and won after scoring 9.8 to Reitz’s 9.6.
- Training beginnings
- The brothers began practising in 2013 with one 10m air pistol their father bought for Rs 130,000.
- Family
- Udhayveer and Vijayveer are twins; their father died in 2017.