The executive committee of Asian Shooting Confederation (ASC) has allotted the hosting rights for the Asian Pistol/Rifle Cup to India for the 2026 edition of the tournament, with the NRAI yet to confirm the dates.

Previous tournaments at home

India has hosted a total of six top International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) competitions additionally including two World Cup Finals, the most recent ISSF World Cup Final Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun which was held last month in New Delhi. India had previously hosted the 8th Asian Air Gun competition in the year 2015 followed by the Asian Olympic Qualifiers a year later In the same period.

We are pleased to inform you that the Executive Committee of Asian Shooting Confederation (ASC) has decided to grant the hosting rights of “Asian Rifle/Pistol Cup 2026” to your esteemed shooting association. We congratulate you on this occasion and wish you the very best in preparations and successful organisation of this competition. “We kindly ask you to inform us on the proposed dates for organizing Asian Rifle/Pistol Cup in the year 2026, considering other ASC/ISSF events and ASC Constitution & General Regulations“, ASC wrote in a letter to K Sultan Singh, secretary General, NRAI.

“We are delighted to have been allotted yet another top international Shooting competition. We are extremely grateful to the executive committee of the ASC and assure them of putting our best foot forward as always“,  K. Sultan Singh reacted to the development.

NRAI president Kalikesh Narayan Singh Deo highlighted the importance of this development, emphasizing how it further solidifies India’s standing in the international shooting arena. Sultan Singh also expressed his delight over the decision, acknowledging the ASC’s trust and promising a world-class event. The government’s support was also acknowledged as pivotal in these accomplishments.