Muscat, Oman, January 9, 2025: Taha bin Suleiman Al-Kishry, Secretary General of Oman Olympic Committee, received Luciano Rossi, President of the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF), at his office earlier this week.
During the meeting, the two parties discussed ways to strengthen cooperation in the sports field, in addition to reviewing the International Federation’s plans to develop the sport of shooting globally and to expand the base of practitioners. The discussions also addressed future initiatives aimed at supporting athletes and providing opportunities for training and development in the sport.
Al-Kishry commended the significant role played by the International Shooting Sport Federation in the development of the sport, highlighting the importance of establishing a sustainable partnership between OOC and international sports federations to enhance the level of performance at both local and international levels.
For his part, Luciano Rossi expressed his gratitude and appreciation for the warm reception. He reaffirmed the commitment of the ISSF to providing full support to NOCs in the field of shooting sports. This includes strengthening cooperation in organising international championships, offering advanced training programmes and supporting the necessary infrastructure to develop athletes.