With a strong field confirmed, being 434 athletes from 52 countries, a mix of Olympic medallists, world champions and rising stars are set to headline the competition across rifle and pistol events — alongside a promising Spanish delegation competing on home soil.
Inés Ortega (ESP)
A key member of the Spanish pistol team, Ortega continues to develop as a strong international competitor. Competing at home, she will be aiming to deliver one of her best performances in front of the Granada crowd.
Inés Ortega (ESP)
A key member of the Spanish pistol team, Ortega continues to develop as a strong international competitor. Competing at home, she will be aiming to deliver one of her best performances in front of the Granada crowd.
Damir Mikec (SRB)
An Olympic gold medallist (Paris 2024) and multiple ISSF World Cup winner, Mikec remains one of the most reliable performers in 10m Air Pistol, known for his composure in finals.
An Olympic gold medallist (Paris 2024) and multiple ISSF World Cup winner, Mikec remains one of the most reliable performers in 10m Air Pistol, known for his composure in finals.
Yusuf Dikeç (TUR)
A veteran of multiple Olympic Games, Dikeç is a regular ISSF finalist and medallist, bringing experience and consistency to every competition. He also became very known to the public since his viral moment at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
A veteran of multiple Olympic Games, Dikeç is a regular ISSF finalist and medallist, bringing experience and consistency to every competition. He also became very known to the public since his viral moment at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
Seonaid McIntosh (GBR)
A multiple ISSF World Cup medallist, McIntosh has secured major victories in 50m Rifle 3 Positions and remains one of the most consistent rifle athletes on the circuit.
A multiple ISSF World Cup medallist, McIntosh has secured major victories in 50m Rifle 3 Positions and remains one of the most consistent rifle athletes on the circuit.
Jeanette Hegg Duestad (NOR)
Duestad is a multiple ISSF World Champion and delivered an incredible 2025 season, which resulted in the 2025 ISSF Women’s Rifle Athlete of the Year. She is a top contender in Granada.
Duestad is a multiple ISSF World Champion and delivered an incredible 2025 season, which resulted in the 2025 ISSF Women’s Rifle Athlete of the Year. She is a top contender in Granada.
Hu Kai (CHN)
Hu Kai has established himself as one of the leading names in men’s pistol, earning ISSF Men’s Pistol Athlete of the Year honours after a dominant season on the ISSF circuit in 2025.
Hu Kai has established himself as one of the leading names in men’s pistol, earning ISSF Men’s Pistol Athlete of the Year honours after a dominant season on the ISSF circuit in 2025.
Manu Bhaker (IND)
One of the most prominent names in women’s pistol, Bhaker is an Olympic medallist at Paris 2024 and multiple ISSF World Cup medallist. Her ability to perform under pressure and her experience across major competitions make her a strong contender in Granada.
One of the most prominent names in women’s pistol, Bhaker is an Olympic medallist at Paris 2024 and multiple ISSF World Cup medallist. Her ability to perform under pressure and her experience across major competitions make her a strong contender in Granada.
Sheng Lihao (CHN)
One of the brightest talents in global shooting sport, Sheng arrives in Granada as a double Olympic gold medallist from Paris 2024 (individual and mixed team) and Olympic silver medallist from Tokyo 2020.
He has also set world records in 10m Air Rifle, confirming his position among the sport’s elite.
A global and competitive field
The ISSF World Cup Rifle / Pistol Granada 2026 will feature athletes from across all continents, combining Olympic medallists, world champions and emerging talents.
With strong local representation and world-class competition, Granada is set to deliver high-level performances as the 2026 ISSF season continues.
One of the brightest talents in global shooting sport, Sheng arrives in Granada as a double Olympic gold medallist from Paris 2024 (individual and mixed team) and Olympic silver medallist from Tokyo 2020.
He has also set world records in 10m Air Rifle, confirming his position among the sport’s elite.
A global and competitive field
The ISSF World Cup Rifle / Pistol Granada 2026 will feature athletes from across all continents, combining Olympic medallists, world champions and emerging talents.
With strong local representation and world-class competition, Granada is set to deliver high-level performances as the 2026 ISSF season continues.