Held at the Männiku Shooting Range, the championships welcomed 81 athletes from 16 Member Federations, who contested 17 World Championship titles across senior and junior events. Throughout the week, experienced champions and rising talents produced performances of the highest quality, demonstrating the technical precision, concentration and adaptability that have long defined the discipline.
The championships once again highlighted the rich tradition and competitiveness of Moving Target shooting. Athletes from across Europe and Asia challenged for medals in closely contested competitions, with several events decided by the narrowest of margins and shoot-offs providing dramatic conclusions to a number of finals.
The championships once again highlighted the rich tradition and competitiveness of Moving Target shooting. Athletes from across Europe and Asia challenged for medals in closely contested competitions, with several events decided by the narrowest of margins and shoot-offs providing dramatic conclusions to a number of finals.
One of the standout performances of the week came from Sweden, whose men's team of Emil Martinsson, Jesper Nyberg and Oscar Eliasson equalled the World Record with 1,740 points in the 50m Moving Target Men Team event, underlining the exceptional standard of competition.
The championships also reflected the remarkable depth of the discipline. Armenia topped the medal table with nine medals, including five gold, one silver and three bronze, confirming its position as one of the world's leading Moving Target nations. Finland finished second with 11 medals overall (three gold, four silver and four bronze), while Sweden claimed third place after securing three gold, one silver and two bronze medals. Overall, athletes from nine Member Federations reached the podium, while competitors representing 17 nations celebrated World Championship titles or medals throughout the week, highlighting the strong international competition that continues to define the discipline.
The championships also reflected the remarkable depth of the discipline. Armenia topped the medal table with nine medals, including five gold, one silver and three bronze, confirming its position as one of the world's leading Moving Target nations. Finland finished second with 11 medals overall (three gold, four silver and four bronze), while Sweden claimed third place after securing three gold, one silver and two bronze medals. Overall, athletes from nine Member Federations reached the podium, while competitors representing 17 nations celebrated World Championship titles or medals throughout the week, highlighting the strong international competition that continues to define the discipline.
Beyond the medal table, Tallinn once again demonstrated its ability to host a World Championship of the highest standard. The excellent facilities at the Männiku Shooting Range, combined with the professionalism of the Local Organising Committee, technical officials and volunteers, ensured a successful event for athletes, coaches and officials alike.
The championships also served as an important opportunity to strengthen the Moving Target community. Bringing together athletes from multiple generations, the event celebrated not only elite performances but also the enduring commitment of Member Federations to preserving and developing one of shooting sport's most technically demanding disciplines.
The championships also served as an important opportunity to strengthen the Moving Target community. Bringing together athletes from multiple generations, the event celebrated not only elite performances but also the enduring commitment of Member Federations to preserving and developing one of shooting sport's most technically demanding disciplines.
As the final medals were awarded, Tallinn once again reinforced its reputation as a trusted host for international competition. The performances witnessed throughout the week, the sportsmanship displayed on the range and the continued commitment of the participating nations all contributed to another successful edition of the ISSF World Championship Moving Target.
While the international calendar now turns towards the next ISSF events, the legacy of Tallinn 2026 will endure through its memorable performances, its celebration of Moving Target excellence and its contribution to the continued development of this historic discipline within the global shooting sport family.
While the international calendar now turns towards the next ISSF events, the legacy of Tallinn 2026 will endure through its memorable performances, its celebration of Moving Target excellence and its contribution to the continued development of this historic discipline within the global shooting sport family.