The International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) has officially confirmed that the prestigious 2026 World Cup Final will take place at the world-renowned Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Ranges in New Delhi.
The landmark event serves as the ultimate season finale of the international shooting calendar, assembling only the top 12 ranked marksmen in the world per discipline alongside reigning Olympic and World Championship gold medalists.
India will field its strongest-ever squad at the season finale, spearheaded by Paris Olympic double medalist Manu Bhaker, 50m 3P Olympic medalist Swapnil Kusale, world record holder Sift Kaur Samra, and Asian Games gold medalists Suruchi Singh and Kamaljeet.
The Dr. Karni Singh complex, which previously hosted the 2010 Commonwealth Games, the 2017 ISSF World Cup Final, and multiple Olympic qualification events, will feature state-of-the-art electronic target systems and international broadcast production.
ISSF President Luciano Rossi congratulated the National Rifle Association of India: 'India's passion for shooting sports and proven hosting excellence ensure that the 2026 World Cup Final will be an unforgettable spectacle.'
"Hosting the ISSF World Cup Final in New Delhi reaffirms India's position as a premier global superpower in shooting sports. Our ranges and athletes are world-class."
KEY HIGHLIGHTS & COMPETITION TAKEAWAYS
- 🎯 New Delhi's Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Ranges confirmed as host for the 2026 ISSF World Cup Final.
- 🎯 Features the top-12 ranked shooters in the world across each individual Olympic discipline.
- 🎯 India fielding a powerhouse contingent led by Olympic medalists Manu Bhaker, Swapnil Kusale, and Sift Kaur Samra.
- 🎯 Competition spans 10m Air Rifle, 10m Air Pistol, 50m Rifle 3P, 25m Rapid Fire, Trap, and Skeet.