The 2026 World Shooting Championship, also known as the "Rifle and Pistol" competition, began its preparations in Egypt on Thursday, October 8. The championship, which will run until October 20, features 50 countries and approximately 600 athletes from around the world. The event is one of the most prominent shooting competitions on the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) agenda. The championship will take place at the Egypt International Olympic City in the new capital, which is fully prepared to host the event.
The Egyptian city is now ready to welcome the world's top shooters, with all necessary technical, organizational, and logistical arrangements in place. The event's preparations include the inspection of weapons and equipment, as well as official training sessions for the athletes. On Thursday, the technical procedures for the championship began, including the inspection of athletes' and teams' equipment. Official training sessions will also be held for several competition events.
The training sessions will cover various events, including 10m air pistol, 10m air rifle, 25m pistol, and 50m rifle. Athletes will have the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the competition fields and prepare their equipment according to ISSF regulations. The Local Organizing Committee and relevant authorities are working together to ensure that the event runs smoothly and that all participants have the best possible conditions.
The opening ceremony for the 2026 World Shooting Championship is scheduled to take place on Friday, October 9, at a hotel in the new capital. The ceremony will be attended by participating teams, championship officials, and ISSF representatives. The official competitions will begin on Saturday, October 10, with events including the 10m air pistol mixed team and 10m air rifle mixed team.
Hazem Hosny, President of the Egyptian and African Shooting Sport Federation, stated that Egypt has completed its preparations to host the World Shooting Championship. He emphasized that the participation of 50 countries and 600 athletes demonstrates the significance and importance of the event, as well as the confidence in Egypt's ability to host major international competitions.
The championship will feature various events, including 10m air pistol, 10m air rifle, 25m pistol, and 50m rifle, as well as 300m rifle – three positions and 300m rifle – prone. The competition will also include mixed team events, qualification rounds, and finals. The Egyptian Shooting Sport Federation is working closely with all relevant authorities to ensure the event's success.
The 2026 World Shooting Championship is expected to be a major event in the shooting sport calendar, showcasing the best athletes from around the world. With its successful hosting of this event, Egypt aims to reaffirm its position as a leading destination for international sports competitions.
Key points
- The 2026 World Shooting Championship features 50 countries and 600 athletes.
- The event will take place from October 8-20 at the Egypt International Olympic City.
- The championship includes various events, such as 10m air pistol, 10m air rifle, 25m pistol, and 50m rifle.
