The latest ISSF rankings highlight several significant movements across Rifle, Pistol and Shotgun, with five athletes making particularly notable jumps in their respective events.
Bhaker moves into the top four
India’s Manu Bhaker has climbed from 10th to fourth place in the 25m Pistol Women rankings.
The Olympic medallist continues to be one of the leading names in the event, moving six positions since July and strengthening her position among the world’s top-ranked athletes.
India’s Manu Bhaker has climbed from 10th to fourth place in the 25m Pistol Women rankings.
The Olympic medallist continues to be one of the leading names in the event, moving six positions since July and strengthening her position among the world’s top-ranked athletes.
Hinton rises to second in Trap
In Trap Men, Will Hinton has made one of the biggest moves, progressing from 11th to second place.
The American’s rise follows a strong period of competition, including his victory at the ISSF World Cup in Hangzhou. Hinton now sits just outside the top position in the latest rankings.
In Trap Men, Will Hinton has made one of the biggest moves, progressing from 11th to second place.
The American’s rise follows a strong period of competition, including his victory at the ISSF World Cup in Hangzhou. Hinton now sits just outside the top position in the latest rankings.
Zhang Changhong enters the top three
China’s Zhang Changhong has moved from 10th to third in 10m Air Rifle Men.
The Tokyo Olympic champion has also enjoyed a strong season in 50m Rifle 3 Positions, where he set a World Record at the ISSF World Cup in Hangzhou. His latest ranking movement reflects his continued presence at the highest level of Rifle competition.
China’s Zhang Changhong has moved from 10th to third in 10m Air Rifle Men.
The Tokyo Olympic champion has also enjoyed a strong season in 50m Rifle 3 Positions, where he set a World Record at the ISSF World Cup in Hangzhou. His latest ranking movement reflects his continued presence at the highest level of Rifle competition.
Han Jiayu makes a major leap
Han Jiayu has climbed from 26th to ninth in 50m Rifle 3 Positions Women.
The Chinese athlete’s 17-place rise is the largest movement highlighted in the latest update, bringing her into the top ten of a highly competitive event.
Han Jiayu has climbed from 26th to ninth in 50m Rifle 3 Positions Women.
The Chinese athlete’s 17-place rise is the largest movement highlighted in the latest update, bringing her into the top ten of a highly competitive event.
Cormenier moves from 27th to second
France’s Carole Cormenier has made a major jump in Trap Women, rising from 27th to second.
Cormenier won the Trap Women final at the ISSF World Cup in Hangzhou, adding another significant result to her season and moving within reach of the top position in the rankings.
The latest movements underline the depth of competition across the ISSF disciplines, with athletes continuing to make substantial progress as the 2026 season moves towards its final major events.
France’s Carole Cormenier has made a major jump in Trap Women, rising from 27th to second.
Cormenier won the Trap Women final at the ISSF World Cup in Hangzhou, adding another significant result to her season and moving within reach of the top position in the rankings.
The latest movements underline the depth of competition across the ISSF disciplines, with athletes continuing to make substantial progress as the 2026 season moves towards its final major events.