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July 04:  European Shotgun Championships

7/6/2016

 
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What: The European Shotgun Championships

Where:
Lonato del Garda, Italy

When:
July 04 - 12, 2016

More:
Italy held the ninth time Italy is hosting, with Lonato del Garda hosting in 2002.

Fun Fact:
This is the 50th edition of the shotgun championships, with the first held in 1956.

​​Official:
 http://www.esc-shooting.org

November 28:  African Shooting Championships

10/30/2015

 
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What: The 12th African Shooting Championships

Where:
Cairo, Eygpt

When:
November 28 - December 07, 2015

More:
16 events across pistol, rifle, and shotgun for men and women.

Fun Fact:
The Championships also serve as an Olympic qualifier for Rio.

​​Official:
 http://www.issf-sports.org

November 25: Oceania Shooting Championship

10/30/2015

 
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What: Oceania Championsip

Where:
Sydney, Australia

When:
November 25 - December 03, 2015

More:
Championship competition in 12 events for each of rifle, pistol, and shotgun across men, women, and juniors.

Fun Fact:
The biennial championships were first held as the South Pacific Regional Championships in 1978.

​Official:
 http://www.issf-sports.org/competitions

November 01:  Asian Shooting Championships

10/30/2015

 
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What: The 13th Asian Shooting Championship

Where:
Kuwait City, Kuwait

When:
November 01 - 12, 2015

More:
32 events across rifle, pistol, and shotgun for men and women, and juniors.

Fun Fact:
Begun in 1967, the Asian Championships are held every four years and will act as an Olympic qualifier.

​​Official: http://www.issf-sports.org

September 06:  World Shooting Championships

9/6/2014

 
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What: The 51st ISSF World Shooting Championship

Where: Granada, Spain

When: September 6 - 20, 2014

More: Approximately 2002 shooters from 95 nations will compete across 55 events for men and women.

Fun Fact: So far, India, Germany and China have the most athletes entered with 90, 87, and 856 respectively.

Official: http://www.issfwchspain2014.com/apps/


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