ISSF Athlete of the Year Awards 2024: Liu Yukun and Yang Ji-in Honored
| Summary/Static | Details |
|---|---|
| Why in the news? | International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) Athlete of the Year awards |
| Athlete of the Year (Male) | Liu Yukun (China): Olympic champion in 50-metre rifle 3-position at Paris 2024 Olympics. |
| Athlete of the Year (Female) | Yang Ji-in (Korea): Olympic champion in 25-metre sports pistol at Paris 2024 Olympics. |
| ISSF President | Luciano Rossi: Presented the Athlete of the Year awards to Liu Yukun and Yang Ji-in. |
| Union Sports Minister | Mansukh Mandaviya: Declared the World Cup Final open as a "celebration of excellence and unity." |
| Event Details | Dates: October 15 to 17, 2024; Venue: Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range, Tughlakabad, India. |
| Total Competitions | Four finals each day, covering all 12 Olympic events (pistol, rifle, shotgun categories). |
| Participating Countries | 37 countries. |
| Total Participants | 132 elite shooters. |
| India's Contingent | India fields the largest team with 23 shooters. |
| Tournament Format | World Cup Final (WCF): Season-ending tournament to determine the best performers of the year in each category. |
| Liu Yukun (China) | Born 4 December 1997; Olympic champion in men's 50 metres rifle three positions at Paris 2024 Olympics. |
| Yang Ji-in (Korea) | Born 20 May 2003; Olympic champion in women's 25 m pistol events at Paris 2024 Olympics. |