Dear friends and supporters of the international shooting sport family,
The past year has been a truly prosperous one for shooting sport, defined by outstanding performances, world records, and remarkable achievements from athletes across the globe. Alongside this sporting success, we have continued to invest in education and development, strengthening the training of officials and coaches to support our sport at every level.
As we look ahead, the road to LA 28 now begins, with Olympic qualification officially starting in the New Year. This is also an important moment for the Olympic Movement, marked by the appointment of its first-ever woman President, Kirsty Coventry. The ISSF proudly supports this milestone and remains committed to paving the way for greater opportunities for women in shooting sport worldwide.
Now is the time to celebrate our shared success and look to the future with confidence.
Happy Holidays,
Luciano Rossi,
ISSF President
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ISSF PRESIDENT MEETS BRISBANE 2032 ORGANISERS TO DISCUSS TECHNICAL OPERATION AT OLYMPICS |
ISSF President Luciano Rossi led a delegation to Brisbane, Australia, to speak with key stakeholders overseeing the 2032 Olympic Games.
There, they met key members of the Brisbane 2032 Organising Committee, as well as those in the Queensland Government, discussing how shooting sport would work with other sports in a proposed sports complex in nearby Chandler. |
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ETHICS INVESTIGATION UNDERWAY INTO EUROPEAN SHOOTING CONFEDERATION GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND ELECTIONS |
The ISSF Integrity Unit has confirmed it is investigating alleged breaches of the ISSF Integrity Code during the European Shooting Confederation General Assembly and Elections which took place on 25 October, following multiple reports.
An independent investigatory body will now be appointed by the Integrity Council to investigate the allegations and submit a report to the Integrity Council. Any sanctions relevant to this investigation will be applied in due course by the independent Adjudicatory Body. |
ISSF AND IPACS ANNOUNCE PARTNERSHIP |
The ISSF has become one of only 15 Summer Olympic International Federations to be accepted as a member of IPACS, committing to clean, transparent and accountable sport at every level of our governance. As part of this partnership, ISSF officials have been accepted into the IPACS Good Governance Task Force, and they look forward to contributing positively to improving standards across our industry. |
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ISSF WORLD CUP FINALS SEE 12 CHAMPIONS CROWNED IN DOHA |
Across rifle, pistol and shotgun, 12 athletes won gold medals at the 2025 ISSF World Cup Final in the season finale in Doha, Qatar. China’s Hu Kai won his sixth gold in seven appearances this year in the men’s 10m air pistol, while his teammate Olympic champion Li Yuehong took the men’s 25m rapid fire pistol win. Trap, skeet, rapid fire pistol and 50m rifle 3 positions finals also debuted a new format, which were received positively. |
ISSF ATHLETES OF THE YEAR NAMED IN EIGHT CATEGORIES |
During the Opening Ceremony of the ISSF World Cup Final in Doha, Qatar, seven athletes won accolades naming them ISSF Athlete of the Year.
Norway’s Jeanette Hegg Duestad won both the Women’s Rifle Athlete of the Year, and the Women’s People’s Choice Award. The public voted Zoravar Singh Sandhu of India as the Men’s People’s Choice winner. |
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FIRST ISSF ACADEMY A-COURSE COMPLETED |
The ISSF Academy successfully completed its first A-level coaching course, the highest certification in the institution.
Following an online section, an in-person section was held with participants from 21 countries before and during the ISSF World Cup Final in Doha, Qatar, from 2 to 7 December. |
COMPETITIONS ADDED FOR 2026 AND 2027 SEASONS |
More championships have been added to the ISSF calendar over the next two years, following confirmation from the ISSF Executive Committee. Additions include the 2026 ISSF World Championship Moving Target in Tallinn, Estonia; and the 2027 ISSF Junior World Cup Shotgun leg in Athens, Greece. |
QUALIFICATIONS ROUTES CONFIRMED FOR LOS ANGELES 2028 OLYMPICS |
Athletes now know how they can qualify for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games, following confirmation of qualification pathways for the Games, starting in July 2026.
Quotas will be sealed for National Olympic Committees if an athlete representing them finishes in the top three at the next two ISSF World Championships, while places can also be secured through winning in the 2027 ISSF World Cup, as well as continental competitions. |
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ISSF RESULTS ARCHIVE LAUNCHED ON WEBSITE |
Users can now access all past results in ISSF events and continental competitions through the newly-launched results archive. Results go back to the 19th century and feature scores from these finals, including at the Olympic Games. |
RWS RENEW PARTNERSHIP WITH ISSF |
ISSF Platinum Sponsor RWS, has committed to continuing its support with the ISSF, renewing its agreement.
The ammunition manufacturer remains one of the ISSF’s highest-tiered sponsors in the 2026 season, showing its trust in the organisation heading towards the next Olympic Games. |
ELEY UK BECOMES FIRST ISSF GOLD SPONSOR |
Ammunition manufacturer ELEY UK will join the ISSF family in 2026, becoming our first Gold Sponsor of the season.
The company has been a crucial part of many athletes' Olympic successes over the years, supporting them to 140 medals since 1964. |
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