Following the successful conclusion of Phase 1, ten athletes have made the shortlist, with five nominees in each category (men and women). Now, the decision is in the hands of the fans.
Men’s nominees
- Liu Yukun (CHN)
- Mane Shahu Tushar (IND)
- Dimitri Dutendas (FRA)
- Sheng Lihao (CHN)
- Vahid Golkhandan (IRN)
Women’s nominees
- Esha Singh (IND)
- Sakshi Padekar (IND)
- Elavenil Valarivan (IND)
- Tilottama Sen (IND)
- Joana Castelao (POR)
Voting runs from 9 November at 00:00 UTC until 18 November at 23:59 UTC. At the end of the voting period, one male and one female athlete will be named the 2026 ISSF People’s Choice winners.
The People’s Choice categories are part of the wider 2026 ISSF Awards, which recognise athletes across eight categories: Pistol Men, Pistol Women, Rifle Men, Rifle Women, Shotgun Men, Shotgun Women, People’s Choice Men and People’s Choice Women.
While the six discipline-specific awards are decided through an internal voting process managed by the ISSF Athletes’ Committee, the People’s Choice awards give fans a direct voice in celebrating the athletes who have inspired them throughout the year.
Now it is your turn to decide! Support your favourite athletes, take part in the voting and help choose the two People’s Choice winners of 2026.
VOTE HERE