Asian Shooting Championship Holds in Shymkent for its 16th Edition
Shymkent, Kazakhstan, is currently hosting the 16th Asian Shooting Championship, an exciting event that brings together over 800 athletes from 27 countries across Asia and beyond. The competition runs from August 16 to August 30, 2025, at the Shymkent Shooting Plaza.
The championship officially opened following a meeting on the eve of the event, attended by key figures such as Sheikh Salman Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah, President of the Asian Shooting Confederation, and Luciano Rossi, President of the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF). President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev commended the federations' role in promoting shooting sports worldwide.
The event has attracted distinguished international guests, including Sheikh Salman and Luciano Rossi, who were awarded the second-degree Dostyk (Friendship) Order by President Tokayev.
The competition includes a diverse range of disciplines, including pistol, rifle, moving target, trap, and mixed skeet. Among the schedule highlights are daily events such as 10m Air Rifle and Pistol qualifications and finals, spread through late August.
Notable performances so far include China, which has set a new team world record during the championships and leads in gold medals, especially in team events. India has also secured several medals, with Manu Bhaker winning two bronze medals in Women's 10m Air Pistol (individual and team), and the Indian men's 10m Air Pistol team winning silver.
As the competition progresses, the medal standings show China leading, followed by India and South Korea. For detailed daily results, ongoing medal tallies, and live updates, visitors can refer to the ISSF's official site, which hosts comprehensive schedule and result pages.
The 16th Asian Shooting Championship underscores the growing reputation of Kazakhstan in the world of shooting sports and its commitment to hosting significant international events. The city of Shymkent, under the guidance of its mayor, Gabit Syzdykbekov, has been instrumental in organising this prestigious event.
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