As August draws to a close, we look back on a busy month of national competition and Australian Team announcements as attention turns towards the beginning of the LA 2028 Olympic and Paralympic qualification period.
Let’s recap the month, look ahead to what’s coming up and share the latest information and resources from across our sport.
With six years to go until the Brisbane 2032 Paralympic Games, 70 emerging Para athletes from across Australia will come together for the inaugural Libby Kosmala Para Futures Cup at the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra this October.
The event, the ‘Libby Kosmala Para Futures Cup’ is named in honour of Australian shooting and Paralympic legend Libby Kosmala OAM, who represented Australia at 12 Paralympic Games and won 13 medals, including nine gold. Her extraordinary career has left a lasting legacy across Australian shooting and the wider Paralympic movement.
The Libby Kosmala Para Futures Cup is being delivered by the Australian Sports Commission and Paralympics Australia, with support from the National Institute Network. Shooting Australia, as the recognised National Sporting Organisation for Olympic and Paralympic Shooting, is proud to support the Para Futures Cup, The Cup celebrates Libby’s contribution to Paralympic sport while supporting the continued identification and development of emerging Para athletes on the pathway towards Brisbane 2032 and beyond.
Selection of athletes has been facilitated by Paralympics Australia and the National Institute Network Program. The already selected athletes aged from 13 to 32 represent National Institute Network programs from every state and territory and will compete as teams across 12 sports to claim the inaugural Para Futures Cup.
Follow the links below for more information.
PARALYMPIC AUSTRALIA NEWS ARTICLE
AUSTRALIAN SPORTS COMMISSION NEWS ARTICLE
Shooting Australia will be hosting a National Classification Day for Para Athletes in Queensland on the 2nd of October 2026.
This opportunity offers eligible para athletes a chance to receive a national classification and is only available to athletes who are already provisionally classified.
Expressions of interest to attend this National Classification Day are now open and close on the 18th September at 11:59pm.
Please follow the link below for further information.
Shooting Australia is seeking expressions of interest from medical professionals who are interested in becoming National Medical Classifiers for Para Shooting.
This expression of interest is intended to help identify individuals who may be interested in future classifier training and workforce development opportunities.
To register your interest, please complete the form below:
SHOOTING PARA SPORTS CLASSIFIER – EOI FORM
As part of Shooting Australia’s Coach Development Program (CDP), coaches from rifle and shotgun came together in Sydney for a coach-focused learning weekend built around the theme Coaching in Action – Observe. Understand. Design. Reflect. Adapt.
The weekend created space for coaches to experiment with their approach, work with athletes they didn’t know well, and learn alongside each other. Connection was woven throughout, with athletes contributing directly to the coaches’ learning through structured sessions and formal debriefs.
Follow the link below to read the full article.
Throughout 2026, Shooting Australia (SA) has continued to prioritise sport development opportunities and initiatives across key focus areas aligned with “Building the Capacity and Capability of Olympic/Paralympic Shooting”, a key pillar of Shooting Australia’s LA 2028+ High Performance Strategic Plan.
During 2026, SA has once again been fortunate in receiving a ‘Play Well’ investment from the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) to strengthen the sport of Shooting by developing the people, environments and opportunities that enable more Australians to participate, engage and remain involved. This investment, with a co-contribution from SA, has enabled the delivery and support of opportunities and initiatives including:
Follow the link below to read the full article.
REAT THE ARTICLE HERE
Four athletes have been selected in accordance with the selection criteria to compete in the 2026 WSPS World Championships – Changwon, Korea (7 – 16 September).
Six athletes have been selected in accordance with the selection criteria to compete in the ISSF World Cup Pistol / Rifle – Cairo, Egypt (8 – 16 October).
Keep up to date with our latest team announcements on the Shooting Australia webpage via the link below:
The 2026 Adelaide Cup was held at the Wingfield Rifle Range in South Australia from 6 – 9 August. Rifle athletes came together for four days of competition, with the event also serving as the third and final 2026 World Championships Selection Event for rifle athletes.
FULL RESULTS HERE
The 2026 Pistol Shooting Queensland State Championships were held at the Brisbane International Shooting Centre from 7 – 9 August. Athletes representing 30 clubs from across every Australian state came together for a full weekend of competition, with all ISSF events contested alongside Supported Rest and 25m Pistol Men.
FULL RESULTS HERE
The 2026 MISC GP was held at the Melbourne International Shooting Centre from 29-30 August. Athletes from across Australia came together for a full weekend of Pistol, Rifle and Para qualifying and finals events.
FULL RESULTS HERE
Where: Changwon, Korea
When: 7-18 September
Discipline: Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun/VI
WSPS World Championships
NSW State Titles (Tier 1)
Where: Sydney International Shooting Centre, NSW
When: 11-13 September
Discipline: Shotgun
Entry Closing Date: Wednesday 9 September
Selection Overlay: World Championships Selection Event #3
NSW STATE TITLES EVENT INFO
SA State Titles (Tier 2)
Where: State Shooting Park, SA
When: 26-27 September
Discipline: Shotgun
Entry Closing Date: Thursday 24 September
SA STATE TITLES EVENT INFO
SARPA State Titles (Tier 2)
Where: Noarlunga City Pistol Club, SA
When: 2-5 October
Discipline: Pistol
Entry Closing Date: 13 September
SARPA STATE TITLES EVENT INFO
NSW State Titles (Tier 2)
Where: Cessnock Pistol Club, NSW
When: 3-5 October
Discipline: Pistol
Entry Closing Date: 11 September
NSW STATE TITLES EVENT INFO
Queensland State Titles (Tier 2)
Where: Brisbane International Shooting Centre, QLD
When: 3-5 October
Discipline: Rifle
Entry Closing Date: TBC
QLD STATE TITLES EVENT INFO
WA ISSF State Championships (Tier 2)
Where: WA Gun Club, WA
When: 24-25 October
Discipline: Shotgun
Entry Closing Date: TBC
WA ISSF STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS EVENT INFO
Mildura GP (Tier 2)
Where: Mildura Clay Target Club, VIC
When: 9-11 October
Discipline: Shotgun
MILDURA GP EVENT INFO
One in three people don’t realise the difference they can make by checking in with someone they care about. That’s why as we head towards this year’s R U OK? Day on Thursday the 10th of September, we’re reminding everyone that if someone’s on your mind, trust your instinct and start a conversation.
You can find out more about R U OK? and access resources on the R U OK? website or via the link below:
August marked two significant milestones, with the 15th of August 2026 marking two years until the Opening Ceremony of the LA 2028 Paralympic Games, and 24th of August 2026 marking six years until the Opening Ceremony of the Brisbane 2032 Paralympic Games.
Sport Integrity Australia & eSafety are continuing to host free educational webinars around safety and integrity in sports, with some upcoming webinars below.
When: Thursday September 9, 12:30pm AEST
To learn more about this webinar and to register your interest, click the link below.
When: Thursday September 10, 11:30am – 12:20pm AEST
To learn more about this webinar and to register your interest, click the link below.
When: Wednesday, October 14, 11:30am – 12:10pm AEDT
To learn more about this webinar and to register your interest, click the link below.
The National Team Selection Criteria and Selection Leaderboards can be found on the Shooting Australia website or via the link below!
TEAM SELECTION CRITERIA & LEADERBOARDS
The Australian Sports Commission has developed courses and resources for both coaches and officials, covering the essentials to help you succeed in your role as well as masterclasses for those who want to boost their skills and make sport more enjoyable for the athletes you support.
You can find the resources and more on the Play by the Rules website or via the links below:
OFFICIATING COURSES & RESOURCES
Don’t forget to subscribe to the Shooting Australia TV on YouTube where you will be able to re-watch domestic event coverage, hear from athletes – post competition, and more! Best of all, it is free!
