Frasca rewrites the record books in Lonato
The defining performance of the season came at the ISSF World Cup in Lonato, where Italy's Erminio Frasca produced a historic display in front of his home crowd.
Frasca became the first athlete to score 30 targets under the current final format, establishing a new World Record and securing one of the most memorable victories of the year. The achievement added another milestone to Italy's rich tradition in shotgun shooting and immediately became one of the highlights of the 2026 season.
The defining performance of the season came at the ISSF World Cup in Lonato, where Italy's Erminio Frasca produced a historic display in front of his home crowd.
Frasca became the first athlete to score 30 targets under the current final format, establishing a new World Record and securing one of the most memorable victories of the year. The achievement added another milestone to Italy's rich tradition in shotgun shooting and immediately became one of the highlights of the 2026 season.
Junior stars continue to impress
The junior circuit has once again showcased the depth of talent emerging across the world.
France's Thomas Agez set a new World Junior Record of 28 in the Trap Men final at the ISSF Junior World Cup in Cairo, delivering a composed performance under pressure.
At the ISSF Junior World Championship in Suhl, Italy's Francesco Tanfoglio matched that score to equal the World Junior Record, while Brazil's Hussein Daruich equalled the Qualification World Junior Record with 124, underlining the increasingly high standard of junior trap shooting.
The junior circuit has once again showcased the depth of talent emerging across the world.
France's Thomas Agez set a new World Junior Record of 28 in the Trap Men final at the ISSF Junior World Cup in Cairo, delivering a composed performance under pressure.
At the ISSF Junior World Championship in Suhl, Italy's Francesco Tanfoglio matched that score to equal the World Junior Record, while Brazil's Hussein Daruich equalled the Qualification World Junior Record with 124, underlining the increasingly high standard of junior trap shooting.
World Cup victories shared across the globe
The 2026 World Cup season has reflected the international depth of the discipline, with victories shared among several shooting nations.
The United States celebrated success through William Hinton, who claimed the Trap Men title at the ISSF World Cup in Hangzhou after a composed performance in the final. Qatar's Angelo Scalzone secured silver, while China's Qi Ying completed the podium in front of the home crowd.
Earlier in the season, the World Cup circuit also produced strong performances from leading athletes across Europe and Asia, ensuring that the race for qualification to the ISSF World Cup Final remained competitive until the final stage.
The 2026 World Cup season has reflected the international depth of the discipline, with victories shared among several shooting nations.
The United States celebrated success through William Hinton, who claimed the Trap Men title at the ISSF World Cup in Hangzhou after a composed performance in the final. Qatar's Angelo Scalzone secured silver, while China's Qi Ying completed the podium in front of the home crowd.
Earlier in the season, the World Cup circuit also produced strong performances from leading athletes across Europe and Asia, ensuring that the race for qualification to the ISSF World Cup Final remained competitive until the final stage.
More to come
With a World Record, two World Junior Record performances and an equalled Qualification World Junior Record, the Trap Men season has already produced several landmark moments.
However, the biggest prizes are still to be decided. The ISSF World Championship in Doha will bring together the world's leading trap athletes for the most important competition of the season, where new champions—and perhaps new records—could yet emerge.
With a World Record, two World Junior Record performances and an equalled Qualification World Junior Record, the Trap Men season has already produced several landmark moments.
However, the biggest prizes are still to be decided. The ISSF World Championship in Doha will bring together the world's leading trap athletes for the most important competition of the season, where new champions—and perhaps new records—could yet emerge.