"China (shooting) is running very well in the good direction," Rossi said, adding that ISSF also looks forward to China's support in providing professional training and guidance for the ISSF Academy.

As many as 142 athletes from 20 countries will battle it out in the ISSF Grand Prix 10m rifle/pistol shooting competition in Ruse, Slovenia from January 7 to 12. Watch the season-opening event online.

The return of iconic venues, a bouquet of competitions across four continents, and regulatory revisions mark the calendar that the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) has announced for ...