Liu Yukun, Yang Ji-in Shine as ISSF Athletes of the Year
China’s Liu Yukun, the reigning Olympic champion in the Paris 2024 Olympics, was honored as the athlete of the year by the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF). Also, Korea’s Yang Ji-in, was named the female athlete of the year, recognizing her remarkable achievements in the sport.
Liu Yukun of China : The Paris 2024 Olympics champion in the 50-metre rifle 3-position was named Athlete of the Year by the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF).
Yang Ji-in of Korea : The women’s 25-metre sports pistol Olympic champion was adjudged the Female Athlete of the Year.
ISSF President Luciano Rossi : Presented the Athlete of the Year awards to Liu Yukun and Yang Ji-in.
Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya : Declared the World Cup Final open, highlighting the event as a “celebration of excellence and unity.”
Dates : October 15 to 17, 2024 (Finals Details)
Venue : Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range, Tughlakabad, India.
Total Competitions : Four finals each day, covering all 12 Olympic events (pistol, rifle, shotgun categories).
Participating Countries : 37 countries.
Total Participants : 132 elite shooters.
India’s Contingent : India fields the largest team with 23 shooters, making up a significant proportion of the total participants.
World Cup Final (WCF) : The season-ending tournament for elite shooters in pistol, rifle, and shotgun events.
Purpose : To determine the best performers of the year in each category, solidifying the rankings and standings for the season.
| Summary/Static | Details |
| Why in the news? | International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) Athlete of the Year awards |
| Athlete of the Year (Male) | Liu Yukun (China): Olympic champion in 50-metre rifle 3-position at Paris 2024 Olympics. |
| Athlete of the Year (Female) | Yang Ji-in (Korea): Olympic champion in 25-metre sports pistol at Paris 2024 Olympics. |
| ISSF President | Luciano Rossi: Presented the Athlete of the Year awards to Liu Yukun and Yang Ji-in. |
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