India has been awarded the hosting rights for the ISSF Shooting World Cup in 2027 and the ISSF Junior World Championship in 2028, announced by the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) and confirmed by the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF).
Key Highlights
| Event | Host Year | Disciplines Included |
| ISSF World Cup | 2027 | Rifle, Pistol & Shotgun |
| ISSF Junior World Championship | 2028 | Rifle, Pistol & Shotgun |
| ISSF Junior World Cup (India) | Sep-Oct 2025 | Rifle, Pistol & Shotgun |
| Asian Rifle & Pistol Championship (India) | Feb 2026 | Rifle & Pistol |
| Shooting League of India (SLI) | Nov 2025 | New Domestic Initiative |
- India had previously hosted ISSF World Cups in 2021 (Pistol/Rifle and Shotgun) ahead of the Tokyo Olympics.
- These events strengthen India’s position as a hub for international shooting competitions and enhance preparation opportunities for Indian shooters.
Other Global Hosting Announcements by ISSF (for 2027)
| Country/City | Event | Discipline |
| Daegu, South Korea | World Championship | Rifle & Pistol |
| Cairo, Egypt | World Championship | Shotgun |
| Daegu, South Korea | World Cup Final | All events |
- Daegu becomes a key shooting destination, hosting the World Championship and the World Cup Final in 2027. South Korea is hosting the event for the third time, after Seoul (1978) and Changwon (2018).
- Cairo, which hosted multiple World Cup events from 2022 to 2024, will now host the 2027 World Championship in Shotgun.
Significance for India
- Hosting the World Cup and Junior Championship offers valuable exposure to Indian shooters ahead of 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
- Boosts India’s standing as a preferred destination for global shooting events.
- Enhances opportunities for Olympic qualification, given that several ISSF events serve as qualifying tournaments.
- Helps in promoting domestic competitions like Shooting League of India (SLI).
- Encourages youth participation through international visibility and infrastructure development.
About ISSF: International Shooting Sport Federation
| Attribute | Details |
| Founded | 1907 |
| Headquartered | Munich, Germany |
| Role | Governs Olympic shooting sports (Rifle, Pistol, Shotgun) |
| Competitions Organised | World Cup, World Championship, Olympic qualifiers, Junior World Cup, Junior World Championship |
| President | Luciano Rossi |
About NRAI: National Rifle Association of India
- Apex governing body for shooting sports in India.
- Works under the aegis of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.
- Coordinates with the ISSF for international events and selects the national team.