Sports · 30 April 2026

ISSF and IPC sign agreement to transfer governance of Para Shooting

Exam-focused facts from the 30 April 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

  • The International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) and the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) signed an agreement to transfer governance of shooting Para sport from the IPC to the ISSF.
  • The sport is currently managed by World Shooting Para Sport under the IPC.
  • The transfer will take effect following approval by ISSF Member Federations at the General Assembly later this year.
  • If ratified, the ISSF will take full charge from early next year.
  • A phased integration is planned over 2027-2028, with minimal changes to competition structures and qualification systems, including for the LA 2028 Paralympic Games.

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