A total of 686 athletes representing 66 ISSF Member Federations from 61 countries will compete at the event, with 1,089 competition starts across the Rifle, Pistol and Shotgun disciplines. The World Cup promises another exciting week of competition as athletes continue their preparations for the ISSF World Championships in Doha later this year and the road towards LA28.
Among the world-class field are Olympic champions, world champions and World Cup winners, all aiming to add another title to their growing list of achievements.
LIU Yukun (CHN)
The home crowd will have plenty to cheer for with LIU Yukun, who arrives in Hangzhou as one of China's biggest stars. Liu captured the Olympic gold medal in the Men's 50m Rifle 3 Positions at Paris 2024, setting an Olympic qualification record on his way to the title.
He backed up that success by claiming the 2025 ISSF World Championship title in the same event, confirming his status as one of the world's premier rifle shooters. Competing on home soil, Liu will be among the favourites in both the 50m Rifle 3 Positions and 10m Air Rifle events.
Among the world-class field are Olympic champions, world champions and World Cup winners, all aiming to add another title to their growing list of achievements.
LIU Yukun (CHN)
The home crowd will have plenty to cheer for with LIU Yukun, who arrives in Hangzhou as one of China's biggest stars. Liu captured the Olympic gold medal in the Men's 50m Rifle 3 Positions at Paris 2024, setting an Olympic qualification record on his way to the title.
He backed up that success by claiming the 2025 ISSF World Championship title in the same event, confirming his status as one of the world's premier rifle shooters. Competing on home soil, Liu will be among the favourites in both the 50m Rifle 3 Positions and 10m Air Rifle events.
James Willett (AUS)
Australia's James Willett has been a consistent presence among the world's best trap shooters for nearly a decade. He has collected multiple ISSF World Cup medals throughout his career and remains one of the sport's most reliable finalists. Willet is coming from a gold medal in Trap Mixed Team in Lonato, won a couple of weeks ago. With extensive experience at Olympic Games, World Championships and World Cups, he will once again be aiming to challenge for the podium in Hangzhou.
Australia's James Willett has been a consistent presence among the world's best trap shooters for nearly a decade. He has collected multiple ISSF World Cup medals throughout his career and remains one of the sport's most reliable finalists. Willet is coming from a gold medal in Trap Mixed Team in Lonato, won a couple of weeks ago. With extensive experience at Olympic Games, World Championships and World Cups, he will once again be aiming to challenge for the podium in Hangzhou.
Camille Jedrzejewski (FRA)
French pistol shooter Camille Jedrzejewski enjoyed the biggest moment of her career at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, where she won the silver medal in the Women's 25m Pistol in front of a home crowd. The Olympic medallist has continued to establish herself among the leading names in the discipline and will be looking to add another ISSF World Cup medal to her growing collection.
French pistol shooter Camille Jedrzejewski enjoyed the biggest moment of her career at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, where she won the silver medal in the Women's 25m Pistol in front of a home crowd. The Olympic medallist has continued to establish herself among the leading names in the discipline and will be looking to add another ISSF World Cup medal to her growing collection.
Esha Singh (IND)
Still only in the early stages of her senior career, Esha Singh has already become one of India's brightest shooting talents. The young pistol shooter won Asian Games silver medals in Hangzhou in 2023 and has collected multiple ISSF World Cup medals while establishing herself as a regular finalist in the Women's 25m Pistol. In this season, she won the gold medal in Munich, in an outstanding world record performance. She enters the competition as one of the leading contenders in her event.
Still only in the early stages of her senior career, Esha Singh has already become one of India's brightest shooting talents. The young pistol shooter won Asian Games silver medals in Hangzhou in 2023 and has collected multiple ISSF World Cup medals while establishing herself as a regular finalist in the Women's 25m Pistol. In this season, she won the gold medal in Munich, in an outstanding world record performance. She enters the competition as one of the leading contenders in her event.
Mauro De Filippis (ITA)
Italy's Mauro De Filippis brings a wealth of experience to Hangzhou. A multiple ISSF World Cup medallist, he has consistently featured among the world's leading trap shooters over the past several seasons. His ability to perform under pressure makes him a strong contender whenever he steps onto the range.
Italy's Mauro De Filippis brings a wealth of experience to Hangzhou. A multiple ISSF World Cup medallist, he has consistently featured among the world's leading trap shooters over the past several seasons. His ability to perform under pressure makes him a strong contender whenever he steps onto the range.
Assem Orynbay (KAZ)
Kazakhstan's Assem Orynbay continues to establish herself among the leading names in Women's Skeet. In this season, she was already crowned gold medallist in home soil, at the ISSF World Cup in Almaty. After winning medals on the ISSF World Cup circuit and representing Kazakhstan at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, she has become one of the country's most consistent international performers and will be looking to continue that momentum in Hangzhou.
Kazakhstan's Assem Orynbay continues to establish herself among the leading names in Women's Skeet. In this season, she was already crowned gold medallist in home soil, at the ISSF World Cup in Almaty. After winning medals on the ISSF World Cup circuit and representing Kazakhstan at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, she has become one of the country's most consistent international performers and will be looking to continue that momentum in Hangzhou.
Zorana Arunovic (SRB)
Few athletes in Hangzhou can match the achievements of Zorana Arunovic. The Serbian pistol star claimed Olympic gold in the 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team event at Paris 2024, adding to an already remarkable career that includes multiple World Championship and European Championship titles as well as numerous ISSF World Cup victories. One of the most experienced athletes in the field, Arunovic remains a constant medal threat in every competition she enters.
Few athletes in Hangzhou can match the achievements of Zorana Arunovic. The Serbian pistol star claimed Olympic gold in the 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team event at Paris 2024, adding to an already remarkable career that includes multiple World Championship and European Championship titles as well as numerous ISSF World Cup victories. One of the most experienced athletes in the field, Arunovic remains a constant medal threat in every competition she enters.
With 686 athletes competing across all three disciplines, the ISSF World Cup Hangzhou 2026 promises ten days of world-class competition. Fans can follow all the action through the ISSF website and social media channels, with live results, news and highlights throughout the event.