The ceremony featured a traditional welcome to the athletes and officials before representatives of the Qatar Shooting & Archery Association, Mr. Meshaal Ebrahim Al-Nasr and ISSF President Mr Luciano Rossi addressed the audience. Mr Jassem Shaheen Al-Sulaiti, Competition Manager and Secretary General of Qatar Shooting, and Mr Alessandro Nicotra di San Giacomo, ISSF Secretary General, also attended the ceremony.
The speeches were followed by a digital flag parade celebrating all participating countries, highlighting the international character of the championship and bringing the nations represented in Doha into the spotlight.
The speeches were followed by a digital flag parade celebrating all participating countries, highlighting the international character of the championship and bringing the nations represented in Doha into the spotlight.
President Rossi highlighted the importance of the World Championship as an opportunity to bring the international shooting sport community together and celebrate the dedication of athletes from around the world.
“This World Championship is a special moment for our sport, bringing together athletes, officials and National Federations from across the world. We are grateful to Qatar for hosting this important event and for welcoming the international shooting sport community to Doha. I wish all athletes the very best and look forward to seeing them compete at the highest level in a spirit of respect and fair play,” Rossi said.
“This World Championship is a special moment for our sport, bringing together athletes, officials and National Federations from across the world. We are grateful to Qatar for hosting this important event and for welcoming the international shooting sport community to Doha. I wish all athletes the very best and look forward to seeing them compete at the highest level in a spirit of respect and fair play,” Rossi said.
The ceremony continued with a cultural performance showcasing Qatari traditions through a series of dances. The presentation offered guests an opportunity to experience the country's cultural heritage and added a local dimension to the international celebration.
The evening concluded with a reception, where guests enjoyed food and refreshments while meeting and exchanging conversations ahead of the competition.
The opening ceremony marked an important moment for the ISSF World Championship Doha 2026, welcoming the international shooting sport community to Qatar for a major event on the road to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.
The evening concluded with a reception, where guests enjoyed food and refreshments while meeting and exchanging conversations ahead of the competition.
The opening ceremony marked an important moment for the ISSF World Championship Doha 2026, welcoming the international shooting sport community to Qatar for a major event on the road to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.