Qatar Shooting Federation Reveals New Calendar, hails Asian Success

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September 1, 2025
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1-September-2025

Qatar Shooting Federation Reveals New Calendar, hails Asian Success

Doha – The Qatar Shooting & Archery Federation has announced its upcoming competitions and international appearances, reaffirming its ambition to shine both in Asia and on the global stage.

Mr. Jassim Shaheen Al-Sulaiti, Secretary General of the Federation, expressed his pride in the national shooters’ impressive performance at the 16th Asian Championship held in Shymkent, Kazakhstan, where Team Qatar captured seven medals , two silvers and five bronzes. He credited this success to strategic planning, strong leadership support, and the backing of the Qatar Olympic Committee.

Looking ahead, Al-Sulaiti outlined the team’s key targets: the World Shotgun Championship in Greece this October, followed by the prestigious ISSF World Cup Final in Doha this December, which will bring together the world’s top marksmen.

Preparations for these events are already underway, with international coaches brought on board, intensive training camps held, and a new selection system introduced to ensure the best shooters represent Qatar. He also highlighted the parallel focus on developing youth teams alongside the senior squad.

To guarantee peak performance, the Federation has engaged mental coaches, fitness experts, and performance specialists. A clear roadmap has been set to compete strongly at global championships, secure Olympic qualification, and build towards the Asian Games Doha 2030.

Al-Sulaiti emphasized that Qatar’s hosting of the World Cup Final this December reflects the country’s proven track record in staging world-class events. The nation will also welcome the Asian Shotgun Championship in January, in addition to its signature annual domestic tournaments such as the HH The Amir’s Cup, Neshan, and Muqdam. Further ahead, Doha is preparing to host the Asian Shooting Championship in 2026 and the World Shooting Championship in 2027, which will attract between 1,000 and 2,000 participants.

He concluded by stressing that the Asian success is just the beginning of a new chapter for Qatari shooting, with the Federation committed to strategic plans that will deliver more victories and raise Qatar’s flag high at international arenas.