Changwon Special City Successfully Hosts the 15th Changwon Asia Shooting Championships

Over 450 Attendees Including Domestic and International Dignitaries and National Teams, Visiting Changwon City for a 'Welcome'

The opening ceremony of the 15th Changwon Asia Shooting Championships was held successfully.

Changwon Metropolitan City, Gyeongnam Province, held the opening ceremony of the "15th Changwon Asia Shooting Championships" at the Changwon Convention Center on the 23rd.

The 15th Changwon Asia Shooting Championships Opening Ceremony.

The opening ceremony was held successfully with the attendance of about 450 people, including key domestic and international figures, the president and key executives of the Asian Shooting Confederation, international referees, and national teams from various countries.

This tournament officially began on the 22nd with the official arrival of the athletes, followed by the representatives' meeting and opening ceremony on the 23rd. Official competitions for each event will be held from the 24th until November 1st. The tournament will conclude with the official departure of the athletes on November 2nd.

The 15th Changwon Asia Shooting Championships, which took over the baton from the previous tournament held in Doha, Qatar, is hosted by the Asian Shooting Confederation (ASC) and jointly organized by the Korea Shooting Federation and the Gyeongnam Shooting Federation. Over 1,100 athletes from 30 countries are participating, competing for medals in 52 detailed events across international disciplines (rifle, pistol, shotgun, running target).

In particular, this tournament is significant as it is a major event where qualification spots for the 2024 Paris Olympics are awarded, and it is being held in Changwon Metropolitan City for the first time in 52 years since Seoul hosted it in 1971.

Meanwhile, the Changwon International Shooting Range, where the tournament is taking place, is equipped with world-class facilities of international standards, contributing not only to the improvement of athletes' performance but also ensuring convenience of movement for athletes as an urban shooting range, earning high praise as one of the best venues in the world.

Hong Nam-pyo, Mayor of Changwon Metropolitan City, said in his welcoming speech, “I sincerely welcome the athletes who have come from various Asian countries to participate in this tournament. I hope you will fully demonstrate the skills you have honed and achieve great results, and make many good memories in Changwon.”

He added, “Changwon Metropolitan City will do its best to ensure that the participating athletes have no inconveniences and will spare no support to make this the best tournament.”

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