"VAN" (Sports Desk - 25.04.2026) :: The International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) and the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) have signed an agreement regarding the transfer of shooting Para sport’s governance and operations from IPC to the ISSF. Currently shooting Para sport is administered by World Shooting Para Sport, a department of the IPC. ISSF President Luciano Rossi emphasised the importance of the initiative for the long-term development of shooting sport: “The ISSF firmly believes that bringing Olympic and Paralympic shooting sport under the same governance represents an important step for the unity and future of our sport. Our objective is to strengthen shooting sport globally, ensuring equal visibility, shared development pathways, and consistent standards while fully respecting the identity and specific needs of Para athletes. This process will be carried out openly, with the full involvement of our community.” IPC President Andrew Parsons welcomed the agreement and highlighted its positive outlook for the sport: “We are very pleased to have reached this agreement with the ISSF. We believe this transfer creates strong opportunities for the continued growth of shooting Para sport, allowing the sport to benefit from closer alignment with its Olympic counterpart while maintaining the high standards expected within the Paralympic Movement. We are confident this will be beneficial for athletes, organisers, and the global shooting community.”
On Sat, Apr 25, 2026