Olympic Shooting: A Comprehensive Guide
Categories and Disciplines
The Olympic sports shooting programme consists of 15 events across three disciplines: rifle, pistol, and shotgun. Rifle and pistol events are conducted on shooting ranges, while shotgun competitions take place outdoors.
Rifle Events
Rifle events include rifle prone, rifle three positions, and rifle air rifle.
Pistol Events
Pistol events include pistol free pistol, pistol air pistol, and pistol rapid fire.
Shotgun Events
Shotgun events include trap, double trap, skeet, and mixed team.
Competition Format
Olympic shooting competitions follow a specific format:
- Qualification: Shooters compete to qualify for the finals.
- Finals: The top shooters from qualification advance to the finals.
- Medal Round: The finalists compete for gold, silver, and bronze medals.
Equipment and Clothing
Olympic shooters wear specialized clothing, including a shooting jacket, shooting trousers, and shooting gloves.
Upcoming News
The world's top shooting athletes will gather at the Paris 2024 Olympics from July 26 to August 11, 2024. Stay tuned for the latest updates and coverage of the Olympic Shooting competition.
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