Broadcast live on the ISSF YouTube channel, the session brought together representatives of the event organisers, ISSF leadership, athletes and media representatives to discuss the upcoming World Championship and the importance of the competition for the international shooting sport community.
The first part of the session featured ISSF President Luciano Rossi and mr. Jassem Al Sulaiti, Competition Manager of the ISSF World Championship Doha 2026. Both addressed the media, shared their perspectives on the event and answered questions from journalists.
President Rossi highlighted the importance of bringing the international shooting sport community together in Doha, saying:
“The World Championship is an important moment for our sport, bringing together the world's best athletes and representatives from across the international shooting sport community. Doha provides an excellent stage for this competition, and we look forward to seeing athletes deliver their best performances as the road to Los Angeles 2028 continues.”
Following the opening discussion, Jassem Al Sulaiti invited two athletes to join the session: Italian shotgun athlete Angelo Scalzone and Singaporean pistol athlete Teh Xiu Yi.
“The World Championship is an important moment for our sport, bringing together the world's best athletes and representatives from across the international shooting sport community. Doha provides an excellent stage for this competition, and we look forward to seeing athletes deliver their best performances as the road to Los Angeles 2028 continues.”
Following the opening discussion, Jassem Al Sulaiti invited two athletes to join the session: Italian shotgun athlete Angelo Scalzone and Singaporean pistol athlete Teh Xiu Yi.
Both athletes joined the panel and answered questions from the media, sharing their perspectives ahead of the championship. Scalzone won silver in Trap Men at the ISSF World Cup in Hangzhou earlier this season, while Teh arrives in Doha after winning gold in Women's 25m Pistol at the World Cup in Cairo and silver in Women's 10m Air Pistol in Shymkent.
The discussion gave media representatives the opportunity to hear directly from athletes about their recent performances and expectations for the competition in Doha.
The discussion gave media representatives the opportunity to hear directly from athletes about their recent performances and expectations for the competition in Doha.
The ISSF Media Session provided a platform for dialogue between federation leadership, event organisers, athletes and the media ahead of the World Championship, supporting the promotion and visibility of shooting sport on the international stage.
Watch the full ISSF Media Session on the ISSF YouTube channel:
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Watch the full ISSF Media Session on the ISSF YouTube channel:
▶️ Watch here