Held at the Shooting Ranges of Egypt’s International Olympic City in the New Administrative Capital, the World Cup recorded 689 starts across the rifle and pistol events. With the ISSF World Championship 300m Rifle also taking place in Cairo from 15 to 20 October, the city remains at the centre of international shooting sport activity this month.
The World Cup opened on 9 October with a ceremony attended by ISSF President Luciano Rossi, Egyptian Minister of Youth and Sports Gohar Nabil, Egyptian Shooting Federation President Hazem Hosny, representatives of the Egyptian Armed Forces and other guests.
During the ceremony, Hosny received the ISSF President’s Gold Medal from Rossi. The distinction recognised his continued contribution to the development of shooting sport in Egypt and internationally, highlighting the importance of the people and organisations working to strengthen the sport beyond the competition field.
The competition produced a series of close contests, with athletes from different nations sharing the podium across the rifle and pistol disciplines.
One of the standout moments came in the 10m Air Rifle Women final, where Serbia’s Aleksandra Stojadinovic claimed her first ISSF World Cup medal in senior events. She edged compatriot Andelija Stevanovic by just 0.3 points, securing gold with 250.6 points and giving Serbia a one-two finish.
Germany also celebrated a clean sweep of the podium in the 25m Rapid Fire Pistol Men final, with Oliver Geis taking gold ahead of Florian Peter and Emanuel Mueller. In the 50m Rifle 3 Positions Men final, France’s Lucas Bernard Denis Kryzs narrowly defeated Norway’s Jon-Hermann Hegg by 0.5 points in a contest decided by the final shots.
Together, these results reflected the depth of international competition and the fine margins that continue to define shooting sport at the highest level.
The ISSF World Championship 300m Rifle is now underway in Cairo, running from 15 to 20 October at the same venue. The first finals are scheduled to start on 17 October, with the championship providing another opportunity for athletes to compete on the international stage.
Cairo’s place on the ISSF calendar will extend beyond this month. The city is already scheduled to host the ISSF World Championship Shotgun in 2027, bringing the international shooting sport community back to Egypt for another major championship.
The legacy of the Cairo World Cup lies not only in its results, but also in the international connections it fostered, the achievements it created for athletes and the role it played in preparing the sport for the next stage of the season.
From recognising contributions to the sport through the ISSF President’s Gold Medal to celebrating emerging senior talent and hosting athletes from across five continents, the event demonstrated the many dimensions of an international competition.
The success of the competition also reflects the experience and commitment of the Local Organising Committee, whose work behind the scenes helped ensure the smooth delivery of the event. Their knowledge of the venue and experience in hosting international competitions were important in welcoming athletes, officials and delegations from around the world. The contribution of the volunteers was equally valuable, with their support and dedication helping create a positive experience for everyone involved.
As attention turns to the 300m Rifle World Championship and the upcoming Shotgun World Championship in 2027, Cairo leaves behind a week of memorable performances and reinforces its position as an important venue on the international shooting sport calendar.