The ceremony featured presentations celebrating Kazakhstan’s cultural heritage, marking the start of an international competition running until 28 October.
A total of 221 athletes from 14 countries and 14 ISSF Member Federations will take part, with 415 starts registered across the event.
Competition across three disciplines
Competition begins on Tuesday, 20 October, with rifle, pistol and shotgun events, including individual, mixed team and junior competitions. The first finals will take place on the same day, with medal events continuing through 27 October.
World Ranking Points at stake
Results from the Grand Prix will count towards athletes’ ISSF World Ranking Points, giving competitors an opportunity to strengthen their positions in the international rankings.
The event will conclude on 28 October, following ten days of competition in Shymkent.
Competition begins on Tuesday, 20 October, with rifle, pistol and shotgun events, including individual, mixed team and junior competitions. The first finals will take place on the same day, with medal events continuing through 27 October.
World Ranking Points at stake
Results from the Grand Prix will count towards athletes’ ISSF World Ranking Points, giving competitors an opportunity to strengthen their positions in the international rankings.
The event will conclude on 28 October, following ten days of competition in Shymkent.