Over 800 shooters from across Asia will gather for the 16th Asian Championship shooting event
The sports world is gearing up for an exciting event, as the 16th Asian Championship in Pistol and Rifle Shooting is set to take place in Shymkent, Kazakhstan from August 16 to August 30, 2025.
This prestigious competition will bring together over 800 athletes from 26 countries, including Bahrain, Vietnam, Hong Kong, India, Qatar, China, Kuwait, Malaysia, UAE, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Korea, and Japan. The event is being organized by the Kazakhstan Shooting Sport Federation with the support of the Ministry of Tourism and Sports of Kazakhstan, promising a spectacular showcase of athletic excellence.
The competition will span two weeks, covering a wide range of disciplines. Athletes will compete in pistol shooting events such as the 10m air pistol, 25m pistol, 50m pistol, 10m air rifle, and moving target, both individually and in teams. In addition, the event will feature skeet shooting disciplines including trap, skeet, skeet mix, trap mix, and double trap, also contested both individually and in teams.
The schedule for the event is as follows:
- Men's 10m Air Rifle qualification and final: August 21
- Women's 10m Air Rifle qualification and final: August 22
- 50m Rifle 3 Positions (Men and Women): qualifications and finals on August 24 and 26 respectively
- Men's 25m Rapid Fire Pistol: August 24
- Women's 10m Air Pistol: August 19
- Men's 10m Air Pistol: August 18
Throughout the event, spectators can expect world-class facilities and ranges, with ongoing preparations to ensure an exceptional championship experience. Real-time results and detailed schedules are available on the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) website and the Asian Shooting Confederation channels.
The event will be attended by esteemed guests such as Luciano Rossi, the president of the ISSF, Sheikh Salman Al-Sabah, the president of the Asian Shooting Confederation, Duaij Alotaibi, the president of the Arab Shooting Federation and Kuwait Shooting Federation, and Alexander Nicoara St. James, the general secretary of the ISSF.
The competition will take place at the Shymkent Shooting Plaza, a state-of-the-art venue that is sure to provide an unforgettable backdrop for this exciting event. Whether you're a fan of shooting sports or simply looking for a thrilling spectacle, the 16th Asian Championship in Pistol and Rifle Shooting promises to deliver an unparalleled experience.
Spectators can also witness football matches being held along the sides during the event, as the Shymkent Shooting Plaza has multifunctional facilities. On weekends, pocket sports tournaments will be organized to engage the crowds and provide a variety of competitive sports experiences during the Asian Championship.
