India has won the right to host the 2026 Asian Rifle and Pistol Cup.

India will host the 2026 Asian Rifle and Pistol Cup, the national shooting federation announced on Wednesday, continuing its push to host major competitions in the country. The decision to hold the continental tournament in India was taken by the executive committee of the Asian Shooting Confederation (ASC). In a letter to National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) General Secretary K Sultan Singh from his ASC colleague Engr. Duaij Al Otaibi, the host federation, has been asked to inform the continental body of the proposed dates.

Commenting on the occasion, Sultan Singh said, “We are delighted to have been given another premier international shooting competition. We are extremely grateful to the ASC Executive Committee and assure them that they will give their best as always.” Also weighing in was NRAI President Kalikesh Narayan Singh Deo, who said, “This is yet another proof of the stature of Indian shooting at the international level and we are extremely happy that our best shooters will get another opportunity to hone their aim in front of the shooters.” home fans against the best in the world.

“We thank the Government of India, the Ministry of Sports and the Sports Authority of India for the continuous encouragement and support they provide to Indian shooting in all its endeavours.” India previously hosted the 8th Asian Airgun Competition in 2015, followed by the Asian Olympic Trials a year later.

India has also hosted a total of six premier International Shooting Sports Federation (ISSF) competitions, including two World Cup finals, the latest of which was held last month in New Delhi.

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