Here are some of the key athletes to watch in Munich:
Doreen Vennekamp (GER)
Doreen Vennekamp remains one of Germany’s leading pistol athletes and one of the most experienced names in the women’s pistol field. The European champion has consistently reached ISSF finals and continues to compete among the top international athletes in 25m Pistol.
Competing on home soil, Vennekamp will look to use her experience and crowd support to challenge for another major result in Munich.
Doreen Vennekamp remains one of Germany’s leading pistol athletes and one of the most experienced names in the women’s pistol field. The European champion has consistently reached ISSF finals and continues to compete among the top international athletes in 25m Pistol.
Competing on home soil, Vennekamp will look to use her experience and crowd support to challenge for another major result in Munich.
Seonaid McIntosh (GBR)
One of the most consistent rifle athletes of recent years, Seonaid McIntosh continues to establish herself among the elite of international shooting sport. The British athlete has collected multiple ISSF World Cup medals and World Championship podium finishes throughout her career, becoming a regular presence in finals at the highest level.
Known for her calmness and technical precision, McIntosh arrives in Munich as one of the strongest contenders in the rifle events and an athlete capable of challenging for medals in every competition she enters.
One of the most consistent rifle athletes of recent years, Seonaid McIntosh continues to establish herself among the elite of international shooting sport. The British athlete has collected multiple ISSF World Cup medals and World Championship podium finishes throughout her career, becoming a regular presence in finals at the highest level.
Known for her calmness and technical precision, McIntosh arrives in Munich as one of the strongest contenders in the rifle events and an athlete capable of challenging for medals in every competition she enters.
Jean Quiquampoix (FRA)
France’s Jean Quiquampoix remains one of the dominant figures in Rapid Fire Pistol. The Olympic champion and multiple world-level medallist is widely respected for his speed, consistency and ability to deliver exceptional performances in finals.
As one of the sport’s biggest stars, Quiquampoix enters Munich once again as one of the favourites and a major attraction for fans following the pistol events.
France’s Jean Quiquampoix remains one of the dominant figures in Rapid Fire Pistol. The Olympic champion and multiple world-level medallist is widely respected for his speed, consistency and ability to deliver exceptional performances in finals.
As one of the sport’s biggest stars, Quiquampoix enters Munich once again as one of the favourites and a major attraction for fans following the pistol events.
Istvan Peni (HUN)
Hungary’s Istvan Peni remains one of the most recognised names in rifle shooting. An Olympic medallist and multiple ISSF World Cup gold medallist, Peni has consistently demonstrated his ability to perform under pressure in major international competitions.
Munich has often produced memorable performances from experienced rifle athletes, and Peni’s combination of experience, consistency and competitive mentality makes him one of the key names to follow during the week.
Hungary’s Istvan Peni remains one of the most recognised names in rifle shooting. An Olympic medallist and multiple ISSF World Cup gold medallist, Peni has consistently demonstrated his ability to perform under pressure in major international competitions.
Munich has often produced memorable performances from experienced rifle athletes, and Peni’s combination of experience, consistency and competitive mentality makes him one of the key names to follow during the week.
Esha Singh (IND)
India’s Esha Singh continues to emerge as one of the brightest young talents in pistol shooting. Despite her young age, she has already collected ISSF medals at senior and junior level and established herself within India’s highly competitive national team structure.
Her rapid rise and fearless performances on the international stage have made her one of the most exciting athletes of the new generation, with Munich representing another important step in her development.
India’s Esha Singh continues to emerge as one of the brightest young talents in pistol shooting. Despite her young age, she has already collected ISSF medals at senior and junior level and established herself within India’s highly competitive national team structure.
Her rapid rise and fearless performances on the international stage have made her one of the most exciting athletes of the new generation, with Munich representing another important step in her development.
Emanuel Mueller (GER)
Competing at home, Germany’s Emanuel Mueller will be one of the local athletes attracting strong attention during the World Cup. Mueller has been part of Germany’s successful pistol programme and recently delivered standout performances at the European Championship in Osijek, including team success and strong individual results in Rapid Fire Pistol.
With home support behind him, Munich could offer another important opportunity for the German athlete to continue building momentum in the 2026 season.
Competing at home, Germany’s Emanuel Mueller will be one of the local athletes attracting strong attention during the World Cup. Mueller has been part of Germany’s successful pistol programme and recently delivered standout performances at the European Championship in Osijek, including team success and strong individual results in Rapid Fire Pistol.
With home support behind him, Munich could offer another important opportunity for the German athlete to continue building momentum in the 2026 season.
Chiara Leone (SUI)
Swiss rifle athlete Chiara Leone arrives in Munich following her breakthrough performances over the last Olympic cycle, including her Olympic gold medal in Paris 2024 in the 50m Rifle 3 Positions Women event.
Leone has quickly become one of the leading figures of women’s rifle shooting thanks to her composure in finals and strong technical performances. Competing in Munich, she will once again be among the favourites in the rifle disciplines.
Swiss rifle athlete Chiara Leone arrives in Munich following her breakthrough performances over the last Olympic cycle, including her Olympic gold medal in Paris 2024 in the 50m Rifle 3 Positions Women event.
Leone has quickly become one of the leading figures of women’s rifle shooting thanks to her composure in finals and strong technical performances. Competing in Munich, she will once again be among the favourites in the rifle disciplines.
Victor Lindgren (SWE)
Victor Lindgren has rapidly become one of Sweden’s most promising rifle athletes. The young shooter attracted international attention after winning gold at the ISSF World Championship in Baku and has continued to grow within the senior circuit since then.
His ability to compete confidently against more experienced opponents makes him one of the names to watch in Munich, particularly in the air rifle events.
Victor Lindgren has rapidly become one of Sweden’s most promising rifle athletes. The young shooter attracted international attention after winning gold at the ISSF World Championship in Baku and has continued to grow within the senior circuit since then.
His ability to compete confidently against more experienced opponents makes him one of the names to watch in Munich, particularly in the air rifle events.