India has been selected to host two significant international shooting tournaments: the ISSF World Cup in 2027 and the ISSF Junior World Championship in 2028. Both events will be held in New Delhi and are expected to boost India’s shooting sports ecosystem ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

Key Points:

• The International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) has confirmed India will host the 2027 World Cup and the 2028 Junior World Championship.
• The events will feature rifle, pistol, and shotgun disciplines and will take place in New Delhi.
• India is also set to host the ISSF Junior World Cup in late 2025 and the Asian Rifle/Pistol Cup in early 2026.
• NRAI President Kalikesh Narayan Singh Deo emphasized the importance of hosting top-tier events to help Indian shooters prepare for the 2028 Olympics.