A total of 284 athletes, representing 42 countries and Member Federations, will compete across 346 starts, marking the second Shotgun World Cup of the 2026 season following a strong opening event in Tangier (MOR).
With momentum building early in the season, Almaty promises another high-level competition featuring a mix of established champions and rising talents.
With momentum building early in the season, Almaty promises another high-level competition featuring a mix of established champions and rising talents.
Athletes to Watch
Italy’s Silvana Stanco brings both experience and top-level pedigree. Currently ranked number 4 in the world, she is also an Olympic silver medallist from Paris, making her one of the strongest contenders in Almaty.
Italy’s Silvana Stanco brings both experience and top-level pedigree. Currently ranked number 4 in the world, she is also an Olympic silver medallist from Paris, making her one of the strongest contenders in Almaty.
Australia’s Penny Smith arrives as one of the leading names in the field, an Olympic bronze medallist from Paris 2024 in Women’s Trap and a consistent presence among the world’s top athletes.
Spain’s Manuel Murcia is another athlete to watch, having claimed gold at the ISSF Shotgun World Cup in Nicosia last year, underlining his ability to perform on the international stage.
Finland’s Timi Vallioniemi comes into the competition in excellent form after winning gold at the most recent ISSF World Cup in Tangier, confirming his status as one of the rising forces in shotgun shooting
Season momentum continues
Following an exciting start to the season in Tangier, where strong performances and high participation set the tone for 2026, the Almaty World Cup represents the next key step in the international calendar.
Athletes will be looking not only for podium finishes, but also to build consistency and confidence as the season progresses toward major championships later in the year.
With a diverse field and high-level competition expected, the ISSF Shotgun World Cup Almaty 2026 is set to deliver another important chapter in the 2026 shooting sport season.
Following an exciting start to the season in Tangier, where strong performances and high participation set the tone for 2026, the Almaty World Cup represents the next key step in the international calendar.
Athletes will be looking not only for podium finishes, but also to build consistency and confidence as the season progresses toward major championships later in the year.
With a diverse field and high-level competition expected, the ISSF Shotgun World Cup Almaty 2026 is set to deliver another important chapter in the 2026 shooting sport season.