OPENING CEREMONY: CBTE PRESIDENT CONFIRMS 2024 WORLD CUP IN BRAZIL
The Opening Ceremony of the ISSF World Cup Rifle / Pistol Rio de Janeiro was held this Wednesday, with the presence of the president of the International Federation (ISSF), Luciano Rossi; the National Secretariat of High Performance Sports of the Ministry of Sports, Marta Sobral; the director of High Performance Sports at the Brazilian Olympic Committee (COB), Ney Wilson Pereira; the ISSF General Secretary, Willi Grill; the marketing director of Companhia Brasileira de Cartuchos (CBC), as well as athletes, coaches, managers, referees and jury members.
The president of the Brazilian Shooting Sports Confederation, Jodson Edington, highlighted in his speech the support received by the entities for the event and confirmed the 2024 World Cup in Brazil.
“The ISSF World Cup Rio de Janeiro 2023 is a milestone for my administration and for the Confederation. But its achievement was only possible thanks to the support of the Brazilian Olympic Committee. Therefore, my special thanks to President Paulo Wanderley. I also thank the Ministry of Sports and the Brazilian Army, responsible for these excellent facilities. May true sporting spirit prevail in our championship”, emphasized the director. “I take advantage of the presence of President Luciano Rossi to confirm the holding of the 2024 World Cup in Rio de Janeiro, from April 11th to 19th. This will be the last qualifying competition for the Paris Olympic Games”, he added.
The ISSF World Cup Rifle / Pistol Rio de Janeiro 2023 is organized by CBTE in partnership with the Ministry of Sports and supported by the Brazilian Olympic Committee (COB), the Brazilian Army, the ISSF and the Companhia Brasileira de Cartuchos (CBC).
Photo: Carol Bittencourt