"VAN" (Sports Desk - 09.11.2025) :: ISSF President Luciano Rossi has promised more development on the continent of Africa in his speech at the Opening Ceremony, on Novemeber 7, of the 2025 ISSF World Championship Rifle/Pistol, set to take place in Cairo, Egypt.
He took time to congratulate African Shooting Sports Federation (ASSF) President Hazem Hosny on his re-election and the Executive Board that had been returned following the ASSF General Assembly the day before in the city, applauding his colleague.
President Rossi said: "You worked hard and now we have to do our best for the future of Africa. Africa is right in our hands. Thank you for all the lecturers yesterday, the vice president, the members of the board."
At the Tulip Hotel in the New Administrative Capital, he would also thank the Government of Egypt who were represented by Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and Minister of Youth and Sports, Dr. Ashraf Sobhy, for their support in organising the ISSF World Championship Rifle/Pistol. He would go onto applaud the jury, referees and technical delegates supporting the competition.
He reserved a special thanks for the Egyptian Shooting Federation and the Organising Committee for their cooperation in hosting the World Championship.
Following speeches, the Ministry of Youth and Sports Orchestra delivered a performance conducted by Maestro Yasser Kamal.
Competition begins tomorrow at the ISSF World Championship Rifle/Pistol with 50m pistol finals, followed by 10m air rifle finals. There will be over 700 athletes competing in Egypt from 72 Member Federations.
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