Among the international field are Olympic medallists, World Cup winners, rising stars and athletes already making their mark on the road to the end-of-season World Cup Final in Rome. Here are six names to watch when competition gets underway.
Jonathan Gavin Antony – India
India’s Jonathan Gavin Antony represents one of the younger names to watch in Cairo. Antony has already enjoyed success on the ISSF Junior circuit, including gold in the 10m Air Pistol Men at the ISSF Junior World Cup 2025 in New Delhi.
He also claimed a silver medal in the 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team at the same Junior World Cup, competing alongside Vanshika Chaudhary.
Now competing on the senior stage, Antony will be looking to turn his Junior success into strong performances against the world's leading Pistol athletes in Cairo.
Jonathan Gavin Antony – India
India’s Jonathan Gavin Antony represents one of the younger names to watch in Cairo. Antony has already enjoyed success on the ISSF Junior circuit, including gold in the 10m Air Pistol Men at the ISSF Junior World Cup 2025 in New Delhi.
He also claimed a silver medal in the 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team at the same Junior World Cup, competing alongside Vanshika Chaudhary.
Now competing on the senior stage, Antony will be looking to turn his Junior success into strong performances against the world's leading Pistol athletes in Cairo.
Jomana Elsaiy – Egypt
One of the home favourites Jomana Elsaiy will have a special week ahead of her in Cairo. The young Egyptian shooter will compete in front of her home crowd before taking on another important role on the international stage next month.
Elsaiy has been selected by the IOC as an Athlete Role Model for the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, where shooting sport will feature as an Engagement Programme.
Her appearance in Cairo therefore comes at an important moment in her development, with the Egyptian youngster continuing to gain international experience while preparing to inspire the next generation in Dakar.
One of the home favourites Jomana Elsaiy will have a special week ahead of her in Cairo. The young Egyptian shooter will compete in front of her home crowd before taking on another important role on the international stage next month.
Elsaiy has been selected by the IOC as an Athlete Role Model for the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, where shooting sport will feature as an Engagement Programme.
Her appearance in Cairo therefore comes at an important moment in her development, with the Egyptian youngster continuing to gain international experience while preparing to inspire the next generation in Dakar.
Camille Jedrzejewski – France
France’s Camille Jedrzejewski is already an Olympic medallist, having won silver in the 25m Pistol Women at Paris 2024. The French shooter arrived at the Games as European champion and went on to claim her first Olympic medal in Châteauroux.
Her rise to the top has been rapid. Jedrzejewski won medals at the ISSF Junior World Championships in 2021, qualified for the World Cup Final in 2022 and has since established herself among the leading names in women’s Pistol. In this season, she has already claimed one bronze ISSF medal in the World Cup in Granada.
Cairo will provide another opportunity for the French star to add to an already impressive international record.
France’s Camille Jedrzejewski is already an Olympic medallist, having won silver in the 25m Pistol Women at Paris 2024. The French shooter arrived at the Games as European champion and went on to claim her first Olympic medal in Châteauroux.
Her rise to the top has been rapid. Jedrzejewski won medals at the ISSF Junior World Championships in 2021, qualified for the World Cup Final in 2022 and has since established herself among the leading names in women’s Pistol. In this season, she has already claimed one bronze ISSF medal in the World Cup in Granada.
Cairo will provide another opportunity for the French star to add to an already impressive international record.
Andelija Stevanovic – Serbia
Serbia’s Andelija Stevanovic has already secured her place at the ISSF World Cup Final in Rome, making Cairo another important opportunity to build momentum ahead of the season finale.
Stevanovic earned her World Cup Final qualification through her victory at the ISSF World Cup Munich in the 10m Air Rifle Women. She is among the athletes already confirmed on the qualification pathway for Rome.
With the World Cup Final taking place in December, Stevanovic will be looking to carry her strong 2026 form into Cairo.
Serbia’s Andelija Stevanovic has already secured her place at the ISSF World Cup Final in Rome, making Cairo another important opportunity to build momentum ahead of the season finale.
Stevanovic earned her World Cup Final qualification through her victory at the ISSF World Cup Munich in the 10m Air Rifle Women. She is among the athletes already confirmed on the qualification pathway for Rome.
With the World Cup Final taking place in December, Stevanovic will be looking to carry her strong 2026 form into Cairo.
Oliver Geis – Germany
Germany’s Oliver Geis brings considerable experience to Cairo and remains one of the leading names in 25m Rapid Fire Pistol Men.
A former World Cup and World Championship medallist, Geis is currently second in the ISSF World Ranking for the event. He also qualified for the 2026 World Cup Final through his victory at the ISSF World Cup Hangzhou earlier this season.
With the final stages of the World Cup season approaching, Geis will be among the athletes looking to finish the regular series strongly.
Germany’s Oliver Geis brings considerable experience to Cairo and remains one of the leading names in 25m Rapid Fire Pistol Men.
A former World Cup and World Championship medallist, Geis is currently second in the ISSF World Ranking for the event. He also qualified for the 2026 World Cup Final through his victory at the ISSF World Cup Hangzhou earlier this season.
With the final stages of the World Cup season approaching, Geis will be among the athletes looking to finish the regular series strongly.
Miran Maricic – Croatia
Croatia’s Miran Maricic arrives in Cairo as an Olympic medallist and one of the most experienced Rifle athletes in the field. Maricic won bronze in the 10m Air Rifle Men at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, finishing behind China’s Sheng Lihao and Sweden’s Victor Lindgren.
The Croatian has also been a regular presence at the highest level of international Rifle competition, making him one of the athletes to watch as the Cairo World Cup gets underway.
Croatia’s Miran Maricic arrives in Cairo as an Olympic medallist and one of the most experienced Rifle athletes in the field. Maricic won bronze in the 10m Air Rifle Men at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, finishing behind China’s Sheng Lihao and Sweden’s Victor Lindgren.
The Croatian has also been a regular presence at the highest level of international Rifle competition, making him one of the athletes to watch as the Cairo World Cup gets underway.
With 385 athletes from 51 countries set to compete, the Cairo World Cup will offer plenty of storylines to follow, from established Olympic medallists to athletes making their mark on the international circuit.
As the 2026 season moves towards its final stages, Cairo will be another important stop for athletes looking to finish the World Cup series on a high.
As the 2026 season moves towards its final stages, Cairo will be another important stop for athletes looking to finish the World Cup series on a high.