India will be hosting two major events in the 2027-2028 cycle of the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF), the international body announced on Thursday. ISSF finalised the 2027 and 2028 calendar, awarding India the ISSF World Cup (Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun) in 2027 and the ISSF Junior World Championship (Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun) in 2028.
Apart from these two events, India is already hosting the ISSF Junior World Cup (Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun) in September 2025 and Asian Rifle/Pistol Cup in February 2026. India will also be hosting first-ever edition of the franchise-based Shooting League of India (SLI) this November
NRAI President Shri Kalikesh Narayan Singh Deo expressed his enthusiasm, “With the LA Olympics as our target, hosting at least one international event every year leading up to it is a tremendous opportunity. It boosts senior athletes’ preparation and gives juniors invaluable exposure to the atmosphere of elite competition at home. The launch of the Shooting League of India adds an exciting new dimension to our efforts. We are grateful to the ISSF for their trust, and we remain committed to making India a global hub for our beloved sport.”
NRAI Secretary General Mr. K. Sultan Singh added, “This announcement is a testament to the confidence the ISSF places in the NRAI and India’s ability to deliver world-class events. India is now a key stop on the global shooting calendar. I thank the Government of India, the Sports Ministry, the Sports Authority of India, and all our stakeholders for their unwavering support. The introduction of the Shooting League of India further underlines our vision for the sport’s growth.”
The ISSF also confirmed the cities of Daegu and Cairo for hosting the prestigious World Championships in 2027, which will also serve as one of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics qualification event.
Daegu, in South Korea, will host the World Championship in Rifle and Pistol, nine years after Changwon organised the big event. It will be the third time Korea will host the World Championships, having first welcomed the global shooting fraternity to Seoul in 1978. The ISSF World Cup Final will also be held in Daegu in 2027.
Cairo will play host to the 2027 World Championship for shotgun. The city had hosted World Cup events from 2022 to 2024 in rifle and pistol.
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Major Shooting Events in India:
ISSF Junior World Cup (Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun) – September 2025
Shooting League of India (SLI) – First-ever edition, November 2025
Asian Rifle/Pistol Cup 2026 – February 2026
ISSF World Cup – 2027
ISSF Junior World Championship – 2028
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