ISSF statement regarding Moving Target cancellation at ISSF World Championship

The International Shooting Sport Federation regrets to inform all athletes, coaches, officials and other personnel affected that Moving Target events have been cancelled for the upcoming ISSF World Championship Rifle/Pistol in Cairo, Egypt, due to government restrictions.

Following correspondence with the Egyptian Shooting Federation President, Hazem Hosny, a decision has been to cancel the scheduled 10m and 50m Moving Target events.

This is due to the prohibition of bringing telescopic sights into Egyptian territory, necessary pieces of equipment for Moving Target events.

President Hosny and the Egyptian Shooting Federation sought cooperation with the Egyptian Government to find an exemption for the ISSF World Championship Rifle/Pistol, but a solution could not be found.

We thank Mr. Hosny and his team for their efforts on this matter and we look forward to working with the Local Organising Committee and national authorities to ensure the ISSF World Championship Rifle/Pistol in Cairo is a historic success.

The ISSF apologises to all affected personnel. All those affected will receive further information via email in due course.