It is the latest sporting event to be confirmed for the emirate.
Shooting fans of Abu Dhabi will be able to enjoy a high-class exhibition of target practice in November as the emirate has been confirmed as hosts for the 2022 Paralympic Shooting World Cup.
Organised by the Zayed Higher Organisation for People of Determination, the championship will take place at the shooting range of Al Ain Equestrian Shooting and Golf Club from 1 to 15 November.
It is expected more than 500 of the world’s best marksmen and markswomen from more than 50 countries will descend on the Garden City to compete in 27 different competitions including male and female categories and both individual and team competitions.
These competitions include air pressure pistol and fire and rifle air pressure and fire (siktoon) across various distances and for the first time in its history, the tournament will also include official certified shooting competitions for blind athletes.
And if a gold medal isn’t a big enough carrot for the athletes, The International Shooting Committee has confirmed some 31 athletes will qualify for the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games based on their performances.
Speaking on the announcement His Excellency Abdullah Abdulalee Al Humaidan, Secretary-General of Zayed Higher Organization for People of Determination, said: “We welcome the hosting of the championship competitions, and we promise the delivery of an exceptional event.
“The Emirate of Abu Dhabi, represented by Zayed Higher Organization for People of Determination, possesses distinguished national employees with extensive experience gained from organizing and hosting regional and international sports tournaments, particularly in Paralympic shooting, through the organization of five World Cup tournaments.
“In previous years, the organization received a certificate of appreciation and praise from both the participants and the International Paralympic Committee, which resulted in a direct request from the committee for the organization to organise the first world championship in the region”.
His Excellency Abdullah Ismail Al Kamali, Executive Director of the People of Determination Sector at Zayed Higher Organization for People of Determination, said the hosting of the event marks an opportunity to build upon the success of the five previous world cup tournaments hosted in Abu Dhabi and that the emirate has another opportunity to demonstrate itself as an “exemplary host of sporting events for people of determination”.
The 2022 Paralympic Shooting World Championships is the latest sporting competition to be confirmed for Abu Dhabi.
The emirate is currently hosting The UAE Tour 2022 and the city will be the scene of the FIBA 3×3 World Tour Final and NBA pre-season matches.
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