The Championship is taking place from 27 September to 13 October, bringing together Europe’s leading shotgun athletes for the continental titles.
ISSF President Luciano Rossi attended the ceremony and delivered a speech to those gathered, welcoming the participating athletes and delegations and wishing them success for the competition ahead.
ISSF President Luciano Rossi attended the ceremony and delivered a speech to those gathered, welcoming the participating athletes and delegations and wishing them success for the competition ahead.
credit to: ESCHe was joined by European Olympic Committees President Spyros Capralos, who also addressed the audience, while European Shooting Confederation President Alexander Ratner welcomed the participants to the Championship.
credit to: ESCThe ceremony also offered a celebration of Greek culture and history, with a presentation inspired by ancient Greece and Greek mythology, including references to the Greek gods. The performances provided a distinctive welcome to athletes and officials arriving in Athens for the Championship.
credit to: ESCWith the formal opening complete, attention now turns to competition, as athletes from across Europe begin their pursuit of the 2026 European titles in Shotgun.
The Championship will continue until 13 October, with medals to be decided across the Shotgun programme.
The Championship will continue until 13 October, with medals to be decided across the Shotgun programme.