The International Shooting Sport Federation and the Chinese Shooting Association came together today to confirm the hosting of the ISSF World Cup Rifle/Pistol in Ningbo, during a signing ceremony in the city.
ISSF President Luciano Rossi and CSA President Liang Chun greeted each other during the meeting, which was also attended by representatives from the Zhejiang Provincial Sports Bureau and the Ningbo Municipal Government.
It will be the first time Ningbo has hosted a leg of the ISSF World Cup, which first came to China in 1994, when held in Beijing.
It will be the 11th time the country has hosted the ISSF World Cup and the first since the COVID-19 pandemic, with Beijing last holding an event in 2019.
China heads into the season with great momentum from the previous year, as the nation won 10 medals - including five golds - at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
This included a clean sweep of titles in all men's rifle and pistol events.
The ISSF World Cup Rifle/Pistol in Ningbo is scheduled to be held from 7 to 15 September 2025.
Other 2025 ISSF World Cup events are to be held in Buenos Aires, Lima and Munich.
During the signing ceremony, ISSF President Luciano Rossi said: "On behalf of the International Shooting Sport Federation, I would like to extend a warm welcome to all the guests present here and express my heartfelt gratitude to the Chinese Shooting Association, the Zhejiang Provincial Sports Bureau, the Ningbo Municipal Government, and all parties who support the development of shooting sports.
"We look forward to this September, when sharpshooters from around the globe will gather in Ningbo to showcase their extraordinary skills and competitive spirit, further advancing the development of shooting sports.
"China has long been a powerhouse in shooting sports, making significant contributions to global shooting development over the years.
"With its world-class facilities and proven organisational capabilities, Ningbo has successfully hosted numerous international sports competitions.
"I am confident that the ISSF World Cup Rifle/Pistol in Ningbo will be a spectacular event for shooting enthusiasts worldwide."