His individual total of 1,386 was better than 1,379 set by his compatriot Oh Kyo-Moon in 2000. Jin Hyek also set the record in 90m distance with a total of 342, that bettered his previous best of 337.

In a field of 16 top teams, India would be seeded third. Thus, they would not have to take on Korea before the final.

In the run-up to the world championship, the same three-member Indian men's team won two gold and a silver medal in the first three World Cup meets. The trio also gave India the Asian championship team gold medal in 2007 after a gap of 18 years.