The 300-meter prone rifle competitions continue today at the World Shooting Cup in the New Capital.
The World Cup in Shooting "Rifle and Pistol" continues today, Sunday, at the International Olympic City in the New Capital, running from October 8 to 20, with participation from 51 countries and around 600 male and female shooters. This event is one of the most prominent international competitions on the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) calendar this year.
Today's schedule features the 300-meter rifle events in the prone position for both men and women, alongside the continuation of official training sessions for the competitions, as part of the competitive program that brings together elite shooters from around the world.
Eyes will be on the 300-meter prone rifle competitions today, which challenge participants to demonstrate high precision, focus, and technical stability, as shooters aim to achieve their best results in this discipline.
Official training sessions related to the competitions will also continue, following the tournament's planned schedule, in preparation for the final competitive stages of this international event.
Diverse Program Featuring Key Shooting Disciplines
The 2026 World Cup in Shooting "Rifle and Pistol" includes a variety of events, such as the 10-meter air pistol for men and women, the 10-meter air rifle for men and women, mixed team events in 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 men and women.
The program also includes 300-meter rifle events in three positions and 300-meter prone rifle competitions, with qualification rounds, finals, and official training sessions scheduled according to the approved timetable for each discipline.
51 Countries and Nearly 600 Shooters
This edition of the tournament holds special significance due to the participation of 51 countries and around 600 shooters, reflecting the international presence and competition among elite marksmen from various parts of the world.
The International Olympic City in the New Capital hosts the tournament as part of Egypt's efforts to host major international sporting events, providing the necessary facilities and resources to conduct the competitions and welcome participating delegations and teams.
The World Cup in Shooting "Rifle and Pistol" will continue until Tuesday, October 20, as the tournament presents events across various rifle and pistol disciplines before concluding according to the announced schedule.
