"VAN" (Sports Desk - 06.05.2026) :: The first final of the ISSF World Cup Shotgun Almaty 2026 took place today at 15:30 (local time) in Almaty, Kazakhstan, with the Skeet Women event delivering both high-level performances and a memorable moment for the home crowd.
Kazakhstan’s Assem Orynbay claimed gold in front of her home audience, equalling the World Record (EWR) with a score of 33 hits. Shooting with confidence and consistency throughout the final, Orynbay maintained control under pressure to secure a landmark victory on home soil.
China’s Jiang Yiting took the silver medal with 30 hits, delivering a composed performance and staying in contention throughout the final stages.
Italy’s Martina Bartolomei secured bronze with 27 hits, confirming her place among the leading athletes in the field.
Cyprus’ Anastasia Eleftheriou finished in fourth position with 24 hits, followed by Mexico’s Gabriela Rodriguez, who placed fifth with 21 hits after a strong start to the final.
Azerbaijan’s Nurlana Jafarova finished sixth with 18 hits, while Reem Al-Sharshani of Qatar and Barbora Sumova of Czechia completed the final standings in seventh and eighth place respectively.
The Skeet Women final set the tone for the competition in Almaty, combining elite-level shooting with a historic moment for the host nation.
With finals continuing over the coming days, the ISSF World Cup Shotgun Almaty 2026 has opened with a standout performance and strong international competition across the field.
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