Exciting competitions on the tenth day of the World Shooting Championship.. the 300-meter rifle continues to present challenges.
The 2026 World Shooting Championship for Rifle and Pistol continues today, Saturday, October 17, at the International Egyptian Olympic City in the New Administrative Capital. The event runs from October 8 to 20, featuring 51 countries and around 600 male and female shooters, making it one of the most significant international competitions on the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) calendar this year.
Today's schedule includes the continuation of the 300-meter rifle events in three positions for both men and women, along with the official training sessions for the 300-meter rifle in the prone position, as part of a diverse competitive program that brings together elite shooters from around the world.
300-Meter Rifle Events Lead Today's Competitions
The 300-meter rifle events in three positions continue to attract attention, with participants facing off in this discipline that demands high precision, focus, and technical stability throughout the competition stages.
Today's schedule also includes official training for the 300-meter rifle in the prone position, in preparation for the upcoming competitions in this discipline, according to the official tournament program.
Diverse Program for Key Shooting Disciplines
The 2026 World Shooting Championship for Rifle and Pistol features a variety of competitions, including the 10-meter air pistol for men and women, the 10-meter air rifle for men and women, mixed team events in both air pistol and air rifle at 10 meters, as well as the 25-meter pistol for men and women, and the 50-meter rifle in three positions for both genders.
The program also includes the 300-meter rifle events in three positions, and the 300-meter rifle in the prone position, with qualification stages, finals, and official training conducted according to the approved schedule for each discipline.
Wide International Participation in the New Administrative Capital
This edition of the championship holds special significance due to the participation of 51 countries and around 600 shooters, reflecting the scale of international presence and the anticipated competition among elite shooting champions worldwide.
The International Egyptian Olympic City in the New Administrative Capital hosts the championship as part of Egypt's commitment to hosting major international sporting events and providing the necessary facilities and resources for competitions and the reception of participating delegations and teams.
The championship will continue until Tuesday, October 20, allowing Egypt to host one of the most prominent international shooting events on the ISSF calendar for 2026.
