The International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) confirms that Alexander Ratner is no longer eligible to stand as a candidate in the ISSF Presidential election scheduled for 14 December 2026 in Rome.
On 6 November 2026, Mr Ratner was notified of a decision rendered by the Adjudicatory Panel of the independent ISSF Integrity Unit in Case AB 1/2026, imposing a three-year period of ineligibility under the ISSF Integrity Code.
Under Articles 24.8(c) and 23.5 of the Code, this decision is immediately enforceable and prevents Mr Ratner from holding or standing for any position as an ISSF Official during the period of ineligibility.
Accordingly, the ISSF Electoral and Nomination Commission (ENC), chaired by Margot Foster, has informed Mr Ratner that, as a direct consequence of this decision, he is no longer eligible to stand in the forthcoming Presidential election.
As a result, Mr Ratner’s name is now removed from the official list of candidates, and an updated list has been communicated to all ISSF Member Federations in accordance with the ISSF Electoral Rules.
Preparations for the ISSF General Assembly and elections in Rome will continue in accordance with the ISSF Constitution and Electoral Rules.