National Shooting Championship 2026 Begins with 200 Shooters, Para Category Included

The National Shooting Sport Association Championship 2026 has officially commenced at the Hulhumale Shooting Range, drawing a total of 200 participants, including 12 para athletes. For the first time this year, the competition features a Paralympic category alongside the Professional, Junior, Youth, and Amateur categories. The championship includes events such as Air Rifle and Air Pistol, with competitions spanning women's, men's, and mixed team events across all age groups. Prior to the competition, shooters underwent training sessions at the Hulhumale Shooting Range. Athletes expressed satisfaction with the public nature of the event and shared their hopes for positive outcomes with PSM News. The Shooting Association of Maldives stated that the championship is open to the public to nurture young talent and develop shooting sports in the country. The association aims to build a national shooting team that will represent the Maldives with pride at national and international levels, including in Olympic competitions.