Lusail:The Qatar Shooting and Archery Association is finalizing preparations to host the World Shooting Championships from November 1-14 at Lusail Shooting Complex. This event will serve as a qualifying competition for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.

According to Qatar News Agency, the championships will feature approximately 1,100 shooters from 92 countries, competing in rifle, pistol, and shotgun events, including skeet and trap. A total of 36 Olympic quota places will be awarded across 12 individual Olympic events, with qualification taking place from November 3 to 12.

The qualification events kick off on November 3 with the men's and women's 10m air rifle, followed by the men's 25m rapid-fire pistol on November 4, and the men's and women's 10m air pistol on November 5. Other events include skeet on November 6, women's 50m rifle three positions on November 9, women's 25m pistol on November 10, and men's 50m rifle three positions on November 11. The qualification process wraps up with the men's and women's trap events on November 12.

Prominent international and Olympic shooters will participate, seeking both world titles and early Olympic qualification. Qatar’s hosting of the championships is supported by its modern facilities and experience in organizing major international shooting competitions.

Jassim Al Sulaiti, Secretary-General of the Qatar Shooting and Archery Association, stated that Qatar is ready to welcome the world’s leading shooters, emphasizing the event's importance for Qatari shooting. He highlighted that Qatar will field 22 shooters aiming for strong performances and Olympic qualification. The national team has been preparing through training camps and participation in international competitions, including the Asian Games in Japan.

Al Sulaiti expressed confidence in Qatar's organizational capabilities, the readiness of Lusail’s facilities, and the potential of the national team to achieve strong results. He reiterated Qatar's commitment to delivering a successful championship that showcases its prowess in hosting major sporting events.