Kenya is set to make its mark on the global shooting stage as a team of 29
athletes heads to South Africa for the International Practical Shooting
Confederation (IPSC) Handgun World Shoot Championship.
The championship begins on September 11 and runs
until September 28 at the Frontier Shooting Range in Matlosana.
It is regarded as the highest level of IPSC competition, testing skill,
speed, precision, and endurance.
Frank Ambundo, Regional Director of IPSC Kenya,
said more than 1,800 elite shooters from over 50 countries will take part.
He described the event as the ultimate meeting point of the world’s best
practical shooters.
“This is not just a competition, it’s where the
world’s finest meet to push the limits of discipline, accuracy, and
performance. Let us all rally behind Team Kenya as they hoist our flag high and
prove that Kenya is ready to compete at the very highest level,” Ambundo said.
He added that IPSC Kenya has invested heavily
in identifying, training, and preparing shooters and match officials to compete
at world-class level, noting that the goal is not only to participate but to
challenge for top honors.
The IPSC Handgun World Shoot, first held in
1975 in Zurich, is staged every three years.
The contest features at least 30 different courses designed to test shooters
under diverse and demanding scenarios, from lightning-fast target transitions
to high-pressure precision shooting.
Kenya’s participation marks a milestone in the
country’s shooting sports development, reflecting steady growth in training and
international engagement.
“This is a chance for the world to see Kenya’s
emerging stars in action,” Ambundo said. “Our team is ready, motivated, and
determined to make the country proud.”
With the countdown underway, Team Kenya now
eyes glory in Matlosana as they take on the world’s finest.
