2019 ISSF World Cup: All you need to know about fixtures, schedule, venue, timings

The Indian shooting contingent which has a perfect blend of seasoned stalwarts as well as teen shooting sensations like Heena Sindhu, Rahi Rarhobat, Deepak Kumar, Manu Bhaker, Ravi Kumar, Abhishek Verma, Chain Singh and Sanjeev Rajput are expected to have a good run in the event and book a few berths for India at the Tokyo Olympics.

Over 500 world class shooters from 58 countries could via for securing Olympic berths and bringing back laurels to their respective nations. (Photo by INDRANIL MUKHERJEE / AFP)

The 2019 ISSF World Cup shall get underway in New Delhi from Thursday. The first of the four World Cup events scheduled for this year shall be held at the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range at Tughlaqabad in New Delhi. The event is of prime significance to international shooters as it shall serves as a qualifying tournament for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics with 16 quota berths up for the grabs. Over 500 world class shooters from 58 countries could via for securing Olympic berths and bringing back laurels to their respective nations. Hosts India is fielding a 23-member strong team with 11 shooters in the non-competition Minimum Qualification Score (MQS) category. With Apurvi Chandela and Anjum Moudgil already securing an Olympic quota in Women’s 10m air rifle event, the Indian contingent will compete for a maximum of 14 quota places in the event. The Indian shooting contingent which has a perfect blend of seasoned stalwarts  as well as teen shooting sensations like Heena Sindhu, Rahi Rarhobat, Deepak Kumar, Manu Bhaker, Ravi Kumar, Abhishek Verma, Chain Singh and Sanjeev Rajput are expected to have a good run in the event and book a few berths for India at the Tokyo Olympics. Here is all you need to know about the 2019 ISSF Shooting World Cup being held in New Delhi -  Broadcasting and Live Streaming The ISSF World Cup 2019 will be the first shooting world cup event which will get a live broadcast on television. The event will be broadcasted on Sony Six, Sony Six HD and DD Sports. The ISSF World Cup 2019 will also be live streamed on SonyLiv. ISSF World Cup Schedule:   February 22, 2019, Friday 09:00 – 15:00 Pre-Event Training February 23, 2019, Saturday 09:00 – 11:45 50m Rifle 3 Positions Men Elimination 1 09:15 – 10:30 10m Air Rifle Women Relay 1 10:00 – 13:30 25m Pistol Women Precision Stage 11:45 – 13:00 10m Air Rifle Women Relay 2 12:45 – 15:30 50m Rifle 3 Positions Men Elimination 2 14:15 Final 10m Air Rifle Women 15:00 Victory Ceremony February 24, 2019, Sunday 09:00 – 11:45 50m Rifle 3 Positions Men 09:45 – 11:00 10m Air Pistol Men Relay 1 12:00 – 15:00 25m Pistol Women Rapid Fire Stage 12:15 – 13:30 10m Air Pistol Men Relay 2 12:45 Final 50m Rifle 3 Positions Men 14:00 Victory Ceremony 14:45 Final 10m Air Pistol Men 15:30 Victory Ceremony 16:15 Final 25m Pistol Women 17:15 Victory Ceremony February 25, 2019, Monday 09:00 – 11:45 50m Rifle 3 Positions Women Elimination 1 09:15 – 10:30 10m Air Rifle Men Relay 1 10:30 – 15:00 25m Rapid Fire Pistol Men Stage 1 11:45 – 13:00 10m Air Rifle Men Relay 2 12:45 – 15:30 50m Rifle 3 Positions Women Elimination 2 14:15 Final 10m Air Rifle Men 15:00 Victory Ceremony February 26, 2019, Tuesday 09:00 – 11:45 50m Rifle 3 Positions Women 09:45 – 11:00 10m Air Pistol Women Relay 1 10:30 – 15:00 25m Rapid Fire Pistol Men Stage 2 12:15 – 13:30 10m Air Pistol Women Relay 2 12:45 Final 50m Rifle 3 Positions Women 14:00 Victory Ceremony 14:45 Final 10m Air Pistol Women 15:30 Victory Ceremony 16:15 Final 25m Rapid Fire Pistol Men 17:15 Victory Ceremony February 27, 2019, Wednesday 09:00 – 09:50 10m Air Rifle Mixed Team Relay 1 10:25 – 11:15 10m Air Rifle Mixed Team Relay 2 12:00 – 12:50 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team Relay 1 12:15 Final 10m Air Rifle Mixed Team 13:00 Victory Ceremony 13:25 – 14:15 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team Relay 2 15:15 Final 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team 16:00 Victory Ceremony