In May 2026, the ISSF World Cup will take place in Munich, Germany, from the 24th to the 31st. This event will feature a 35-member Indian shooting team, including several notable Olympians. Key shooters such as Manu Bhaker and Swapnil Kusale lead the contingent, both of whom are preparing to make their mark after missing the earlier World Cup in Granada, Spain.
Highlights of the Indian Shooting Team
- Manu Bhaker: Competing in the women’s 10m air pistol and 25m pistol events.
- Swapnil Kusale: Focusing on his specialty, the men’s 50m rifle 3 positions.
- Rudrankksh Patil: Former world champion returning in both 10m air pistol and 50m rifle events.
- Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar: Asian Games medallist included in the team.
- Esha Singh: Recently won a gold medal at the Asian Shooting Championships.
The team will compete in various rifle and pistol events, with a strong emphasis on securing medals to qualify for the ISSF World Cup Final in Rome later in the year.
2026 ISSF World Cup Shooting Schedule
The following is the shooting finals schedule for the ISSF World Cup 2026 in Munich, all times listed in Indian Standard Time (IST):
| Date | Event | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2026 | Women’s 10m Air Rifle | 6:00 PM |
| May 29, 2026 | Men’s 50m Rifle 3 Positions | 4:30 PM |
| May 29, 2026 | Women’s 10m Air Pistol | 6:30 PM |
| May 29, 2026 | Men’s 25m Rapid Fire Pistol | 9:45 PM |
Live Streaming Information
In India, fans can watch the ISSF World Cup 2026 Munich via live streaming on Olympics.com. Unfortunately, there will be no television broadcast of the event.
This World Cup offers Indian shooters a pivotal opportunity to gain vital ranking points and prepare for the upcoming Olympics in Paris.
