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European Shooting Confederation, Voie du Chariot 3, Lausanne (2026)

10/06/2026

Major success for ESC and FITASC in lead dispute

The European Shooting Confederation and the Fédération Internationale de Tir aux Armes Sportives de Chasse (FITASC) welcome a significant positive development in the ongoing discussions with the European Commission regarding the future use of lead shot in clay target shooting.

After more than six years of technical, scientific and political work with the European Chemicals Agency and European institutions, the ESC and FITASC have successfully secured several key achievements in the latest draft regulation:

- A permanent derogation allowing the continued use of lead shot for clay target sport shooting;
- Removal of any time limitation on this derogation;
- Official recognition of pH management as an effective environmental measure to prevent lead migration.

These achievements represent an important victory for athletes, clubs, event organisers, manufacturers and the entire shooting community across Europe. However, the process is not yet finished.

If the regulation passes in its current form, unrealistic environmental costs will force many clubs to switch entirely to steel shot. Due to bad ballistics, higher cartridge pressure, and louder noise, this shift could close down up to 50% of European shooting ranges and crush the entire market by 50% to 60%.

The ESC and FITASC consider these remaining rules unfair and financially impossible for clubs. We are actively fighting to amend the draft on two crucial points:

- Only one protective measure: Ranges should choose just one local solution (including soil pH management) instead of being forced to pay for multiple costly walls, nets, or banks;

- Flexible lead recovery: Clubs must not be forced to collect spent lead strictly every three years. They should only do it when the amount of lead on the ground is large enough to pay for the recovery process itself.

To secure these two critical changes, the ESC and FITASC are calling on the entire shooting community including national federations, clubs, athletes, coaches, range operators, manufacturers and industry partners to remain united and actively support the final phase of this effort.

The full text of the official appeal is available on our website: https://esc-shooting.org/documents/sustainability

05/06/2026

Presented at the General Assembly and supported by member federations, the ESC Grant Programme has really picked up.

The results of 5 months of the first year confirm the high demand for this initiative. Out of 58 member federations, 43 are already participating. Among them, 38 have submitted applications for funding for a total of €7.6 million, and 5 have reserved their budget for next year.

To date, the ESC has already paid out more than €1.1 million directly from the Grant Programme. This funding was distributed based on the specific needs of the sport: €450,000 was allocated to 8 federations for sport equipment, €445,000 went to 11 federations for athlete preparation, and €240,000 was invested by 4 federations into range reconstruction.

Apart from the grants, the ESC, as it was announced in Ratner’s Election Programme, supports the competition activity of the federations. After the Championships in Burgas, Yerevan, and Osijek, 25 nations received over €111,000 in total as compensation for expenses of federations for days of ESC Challenge events.

As an example of how the Grant Programme works in practice, Siobhan Scarlett, General Secretary of Target Shooting Ireland, explains that without state funding, their athletes are entirely self-funded. They are using the ESC Grant to buy competition-standard equipment and fund travel to international tournaments. Thanks to this, the federation has already sent a team to the European Championship in Osijek for the first time in years.

The experience of Target Shooting Ireland also highlights the broader challenges of securing international sports funding, which is not always easy. Dr Scarlett spoke openly about the obstacles her federation has faced elsewhere:

"We applied for alternative international development funding in May 2025 and heard nothing back even after four emails until March this year. We were approved, but the requirement now is to spend the money first and be reimbursed – we don’t have a spare €20,000 lying around. The whole process is out of touch with the actual situation of federations requesting these grants.

The shift in the ESC's approach shows a true understanding of what member federations are struggling with and what they need. This approach is athlete, federation, and sport-focused. As a developing federation, we feel heard and supported."

The ESC Grant Programme also opens doors to exclusive benefits from the industry. Today, the total list of partners participating in the programme includes major, world-renowned companies, such as SCATT, Laporte, Walther Arms, Matarelli, Capapie, SIUS, and Sport Quantum. As part of the initiative, ESC member federations receive special discounted prices on equipment, targets, and throwing machines.

We asked Laporte, the global specialist in shooting targets, to share their perspective on the initiative:

"The launch of the ESC Grant Programme comes at just the right time, enabling national federations to develop the sport with greater autonomy and meet growing demand.

Supporting federations regardless of their resources helps preserve the fairness of the sport. By staying close to them, it becomes easier to promote inclusion, technical support, and knowledge sharing.

The ESC is also working to make shooting sports even more attractive for young competitors. New age-group divisions create greater fairness in the results and increase the chances for less developed federations to be represented on the international stage."

This focus on long-term development is critical, as the growing complexity and costs of the Games are forcing the IOC to optimize the Olympic programme. In her recent address IOC President Kirsty Coventry confirmed the necessity of a strict audit:

"I know that I am now asking all of us to sit down and look and analyse ourselves, looking at what have we achieved, where are we today, how can we get better. We have to be the best version of ourselves... in order to be able to move this Movement forward."

The ongoing optimization of the Olympic programme puts many traditional sports, including shooting, at risk of exclusion. Under these conditions, the ESC Grant Programme acts as a necessary protective measure, since without this direct financial and technical support, our sport could face similar risks. To secure our permanent position in the Olympic Movement, we must continue to develop and strengthen our member federations.

The ESC Grant Programme is simple and transparent and proves that election promises were based on realistic plans for the benefit of the shooting sport development in Europe.

28/05/2026

In memory of H.E. Raja Randhir Singh

The European Shooting Confederation has received the news of the passing of H.E. Raja Randhir Singh, former President of the Olympic Council of Asia and Member of the International Olympic Committee, with profound sadness and deep sorrow.

On behalf of the European shooting community, the ESC extends its heartfelt condolences to the Asian Shooting Confederation (ASC), the National Rifle Association of India.

H.E. Raja Randhir Singh was a legendary figure. As a trap and s***t shooter, he represented India at five Olympic Games (1968–1984). His historic trap gold at the 1978 Asian Games made him India’s first-ever shooting gold medalist at the Games, inspiring generations of athletes. Later, he achieved a unique milestone by becoming the first person to actively compete in the Asian Games while simultaneously serving as Secretary General of the OCA.

The ESC joins the sporting community in mourning this immense loss. May his family, friends, and colleagues find strength, and may his extraordinary legacy and lifelong dedication to sport live on forever.

27/05/2026

ESC secures new support for youth sports from the industry

These days, Munich brings together a large gathering of the shooting sport community from all continents. The ESC leadership is currently here on a working visit, holding many productive meetings to secure new sponsorship agreements and bring modern technology to young European athletes.

Important talks were held with the management of Sport Quantum to finalize their support for youth competitions. The company is already well-known in Europe, with athletes from France, Germany, and Belgium actively using their equipment. They stand out for their high-tech approach, focusing heavily on innovation, technology, and reliability – a modern standard that the ESC highly welcomes.

Sport Quantum showed interest in European events during the U16/U18 Championship in Burgas. Today, a joint decision made the company an official sponsor for the U16/U18 European Championships. The company's leadership supported the idea and agreed to provide special gifts for the winners – new targets.

Sharing this vision, on behalf of Sport Quantum, Manager Mrs Sandra Ragobert emphasized that they warmly welcome and fully support the new ESC U16/U18 Championship format. "We strongly believe that encouraging youth engagement in sports shooting is essential for the future of our sport," she stated, adding that initiatives like this play a key role in making shooting more attractive, dynamic, and accessible for younger generations.

For Sport Quantum, supporting young talented athletes at the beginning of their professional careers is both a responsibility and a privilege. The company is committed to helping create an environment where young athletes can develop their skills, stay motivated, and pursue their ambitions toward high-level competition.

Furthermore, the ESC held successful negotiations with Megalink Electronic Scoring Systems, one of the major global manufacturers of electronic targets and a trusted results provider. The ESC always aims to work with the best systems in the industry to ensure the highest reliability for its tournaments.

Megalink took the initiative to become a partner and official results provider for the ESC Youth League Championship. Following the latest meetings, this decision is now official. The first joint event will take place this year: the Youth League Final in Riga, Latvia, will fully use Megalink's targets and scoring systems.

By partnering with both the innovative Sport Quantum and the highly reliable Megalink, the ESC is securing strong sponsorship and a modern future for European youth shooting sports.

25/05/2026

ESC Grant Programme unlocks new opportunities for Czech Shooting Federation

The European Shooting Confederation leadership recently conducted an official working visit to Brno, Czechia, the host city for the upcoming 2027 Shotgun U18 European Championship. ESC Secretary General Yahor Aleinik, Sport Director Elena Allen, and the Technical Delegate for the upcoming Championship, Emin Jafarov, arrived at the invitation of the national federation to inspect the shooting range and discuss future development projects.

The ESC delegation was welcomed by the Czech Shooting Federation's President, Roman Blažíček, and Vice-Presidents Martin Podhráský and David Kostelecký.

The visit began with a comprehensive tour of the venue led by David Kostelecký, Vice-President responsible for the Shotgun discipline. The historic complex boasts an impressive infrastructure that extends well beyond the shooting fields, incorporating modern administrative offices, an on-site hotel, and a restaurant, making it a fully self-contained sports hub.

With the support of the ESC Grant Programme, the Czech Shooting Federation plans to construct a new indoor shooting range for 10m, 25m, and 50m disciplines. This initiative highlights the vital impact of the ESC's support for national federations: providing local athletes with elite training environments while enabling host cities to successfully bid for major European events. The project has also secured local backing, with Tomáš Aberl, Deputy Mayor of Brno for Sport and Information Technology, officially confirming the municipality's financial support for the upgrades.

Speaking as an active athlete and Olympic champion, Mr Kostelecký commented:

"As a Vice-President and an active shooter myself, I know how valuable big event experience is for young athletes. When I was competing, there were fewer opportunities to win major medals at a young age. Events like the U18 European Championship give young shooters exactly what they will need for their future careers."

Kostelecký also spoke about the importance of modernising sporting facilities:

"Hosting a major European Championship helps us keep our range in Brno running. And that matters – keeping shooting ranges alive across Europe is not easy. Having this event is one of the ways we defend our sport and our infrastructure."

The ESC leadership expressed their gratitude to the Czech Shooting Federation and personally to President Mr. Blažíček for his personal commitment, as well as to the city of Brno for the constructive dialogue and strong dedication to elevating European shooting sports.

24/05/2026

Unstoppable drive at the Shotgun U18 Championship! ❤️‍🔥

The final medal standings are locked, and Czechia takes the crown after absolutely dominating the podium! 🇨🇿🏆

23/05/2026

Shotgun U18 Championship: A launchpad for young talents

109 young athletes from 20 countries gathered in Osijek to fight for the major international awards at the European Championship U18 Shotgun. The competitions included five events in both Trap and S***t – Individual, Team, Solo, Duet and Trio. The professional environment and live broadcasts provided a crucial stepping stone for the participants.

Irish athlete Jamie Coogan highlighted the immense value of this experience:

"I definitely think this Championship U18 will help boost my confidence to perform under pressure in front of other people. You don't really get too many chances to compete like this. So, I definitely think this could help my career."

In Individual events the medalist were determined after 75 targets. In S***t Men, Bulgaria's Ilia Iliev took the top spot with a new European record, while the Bulgarian team also claimed the victory. The absolute winner of the 2025 European Championship Spain's Irene Del Rey finished first in Trap Women Individual, with the AIN athletes taking the team gold. Great Britain's Jessica Hambrook excelled in S***t Women Individual, and Poland's Antoni Soltys won the Trap Men Individual title with another European record, while the Czech athletes established a new team record in the same discipline.

The Solo events, based on the Olympic system with direct elimination, delivered intense competition and memorable moments. In Trap, Kira Papina from team AIN claimed the women’s title, while Cyprus’s Antreas Germanos secured the men’s victory. Notably, his parents traveled to support the champion and were the first to run and congratulate their son! The S***t gold medals went to Great Britain’s Jessica Hambrook and Czechia’s Frantisek Bostik.

The Duets and Trio events further showcased Europe's rising talents. Irene Del Rey together with Jose Barrero from Spain took the top spot in the Trap Duet, while Sotiroulla Christou and Andreas Michael brought gold home to Cyprus in the S***t Duet. In the Trio categories, Greece triumphed in S***t Trio Men, Czechia captured the gold in Trap Trio Men, and Ukraine’s lineup proved unbeatable in Trap Trio Women.

The competitive field proved incredibly close, with Czechia topping the final medal standings with 6 awards, including 3 gold. The AIN team secured second place with a total of 9 medals, including 2 gold, while Great Britain completed the top three with 5 medals, also claiming 2 gold.

The high results and the opportunity to compete for more medals provide a powerful boost for national federations to develop youth sport. Consequently, the U18 format received strong praise from the coaching community for helping elevate youth programs and identify future talent early on.

Dainis Upelnieks, the Latvian National Junior Team Coach, emphasized the impact of the tournament:

"This format is very important for our country, because it's not easy to compete against the strongest nations across Europe. As a great example, last year we secured our country’s first-ever medal in a Shotgun event when one of our athletes won silver. Thanks to that, he received financial support from the National Olympic Committee. It is absolutely vital for young athletes to take these first steps in their shooting careers.

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21/05/2026

Here is the final Top 10 medal standings from the European Championship 25m/50m in Osijek. 🏆

Congratulations to every single athlete on a personal contribution to their country’s team success! ❤️‍🔥

21/05/2026

Record-breaking Championship 25m/50m concludes

The European Championship 25m/50m in Osijek has come to an end. It was a fantastic tournament right from the start. A World Record was set on the very first day, and this high level of performance continued throughout the entire event with athletes breaking records one after another.

The senior program was highly competitive, with four World Records broken in total. The German team was particularly successful, claiming three of them thanks to excellent performances by Oliver Geis, Nele Stark, and Lisa Grub. In the 25m Rapid Fire Pistol Men qualification, France's Clement Bessaguet set another brilliant World Record. In the team events, new European records were also set by the Hungarian women’s trio and the German men’s trio.

The junior athletes also showed incredible form, breaking two World and one European record. These achievements belong to Jens Oestli from Norway, Maja Magdalena Gawenda from Poland, and French athlete Arnaud Gamaleri. In the junior team events, the Czech Republic team equalled the previous record, while the French team established a brand-new one.

Also, the dynamic ESC Challenge Format continues to bring exciting results and new records. The AIN team and the Ukrainian team broke two records each, while a Norwegian duo claimed another.

The battle for the podium was fierce, with every country in the top five finishing the Championship with more than 10 medals. At the very top of the standings, Ukraine led the table with 16 – 7 of them gold. Germany took second place with 15, also claiming 7 gold, while the AIN team finished third with 15 – including 6 gold.

The complete Result book is available here:https://esc-shooting.org/storage/2026/05/19/39e4d106c50ef297b41b3e5107647d8cc8607425.pdf

Osijek was also important for qualification to the 2027 European Games in Istanbul. A total of 40 quota places were on stake, with 10 quotas allocated in each of the four Olympic events.

The full list of quota winners can be found here: https://esc-shooting.org/documents/eg

If you missed any of the action, all broadcasts are available on our YouTube. Daily photo reports are live on our website, and you can find more behind-the-scenes content on our Instagram.

This championship was a great journey for European shooting sports. The ESC would like to thank the Organising Committee for their hard work and great hospitality. The Confederation also sends a special thank you to all the judges for their daily professionalism and positive attitude, which helped the athletes feel welcome on the shooting range.

20/05/2026

Athlete's career in the ESC focus

The ESC Open Table focused on one of the least discussed challenges in professional sport: what happens to an athlete when their career ends. The meeting, initiated by ESC Vice-President, President of the Bulgarian Olympic Committee and IOC Commission Member Vessela Letcheva, replaced formal presentations with honest conversation – federation leaders, athletes, coaches, and managers at the same table, speaking openly about the issues that matter most.

The athletes spoke first, and they spoke from experience. Olympic champion Zorana Arunović, Secretary of the EOC Athletes' Committee, was direct: athletes often reach the end of their careers without the guidance they need to start a new path. Olympic silver medallist Silvana Stanco, Head of the ESC Athletes' Committee, made it personal. She had to pause her university studies to continue competing. Around the table, this was recognised not as an individual case, but as a common pattern.

Mrs Arunović welcomed the ESC initiative as a significant step forward, as it means that athletes are no longer the only ones considering their future.

The conversation moved toward solutions, and a clear logic emerged. Enkelejda Caushi, Secretary General of the Albanian Shooting Sport Federation, set the foundation: identifying future champions early through talent development and school partnerships. Building on that, Hamish McInnes, CEO of British Shooting, argued that supporting athletes throughout their active careers gives them far more options when those careers end.

Jonas Edman, Olympic champion and Sports Director of the Norwegian Shooting Federation, took the argument to its conclusion: successful federation leadership requires understanding that building a sport takes time and resources, and that those who have experienced it from the beginning are best placed to lead.

The ESC, more than any other confederation, recognises this and actively supports national federations in making that commitment count. Participants also addressed visibility and popularity – pointing to Yusuf Dikeç and Kim Ye-ji as athletes who became global names overnight. That kind of recognition changes everything for the sport and for the athletes themselves. The goal is to make it the norm.

Mrs Letcheva framed the bigger picture: "Shooting is an important part of the Olympic movement. The challenge ahead is how to make it attractive, how to turn our champions into stars, and how to create a wave of excitement. Our sport has a huge social and public impact – and that potential is far from fully realised."

Closing the meeting, she made clear this was not a one-time conversation:
"Initiatives like these not only generate ideas, but also solutions. When we come together – athletes, leaders, organisations and businesses – we can make a tremendous contribution to our future."

The ESC Presidium is set to transform these ideas into practical solutions. A key part of this effort is the partnership with the International Olympic Academy to launch a comprehensive development program. This initiative will offer athletes tools for career growth, including media training and professional courses designed to support them both during and after their sporting careers.

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