The 2024 Paris Olympics will once again showcase the pinnacle of shooting excellence. This demanding sport requires an unparalleled combination of physical skill, mental fortitude, and unwavering focus.
Athletes from around the world will converge on the City of Lights to compete for the ultimate prize: an Olympic gold medal.
Shooting encompasses a variety of disciplines, from the rapid-fire intensity of pistol events to the precision and patience demanded by rifle competitions. Each event tests different aspects of a shooter’s ability, from hand-eye coordination and muscle control to mental resilience and the capacity to handle pressure.
The Olympic stage amplifies the intensity of competition, as athletes strive to deliver perfect performances under the scrutiny of the world. Every shot counts, and even the slightest deviation from the target can mean the difference between victory and defeat.
As the world watches, these elite marksmen will demonstrate the highest level of skill and determination.
Schedule and Format of ‘Shooting’
The shooting events at the 2024 Paris Olympics will feature a variety of disciplines for both men and women. The schedule includes a mix of rifle, pistol, and shotgun events. Here’s a detailed look at the schedule and format for shooting at the Games:
Schedule
Rifle Events
Men’s Events
- Men’s 10m Air Rifle:
- Qualification: July 27, 2024
- Finals: July 27, 2024
- Men’s 50m Rifle Prone:
- Qualification: July 29, 2024
- Finals: July 29, 2024
- Men’s 50m Rifle Three Positions:
- Qualification: July 31, 2024
- Finals: August 1, 2024
Women’s Events
- Women’s 10m Air Rifle:
- Qualification: July 28, 2024
- Finals: July 28, 2024
- Women’s 50m Rifle Prone:
- Qualification: July 30, 2024
- Finals: July 30, 2024
- Women’s 50m Rifle Three Positions:
- Qualification: August 2, 2024
- Finals: August 2, 2024
Pistol Events
Men’s Events
- Men’s 10m Air Pistol:
- Qualification: August 3, 2024
- Finals: August 3, 2024
- Men’s 25m Rapid Fire Pistol:
- Qualification: August 5, 2024
- Finals: August 5, 2024
- Men’s 50m Pistol:
- Qualification: August 7, 2024
- Finals: August 7, 2024
Women’s Events
- Women’s 10m Air Pistol:
- Qualification: August 4, 2024
- Finals: August 4, 2024
- Women’s 25m Sports Pistol:
- Qualification: August 6, 2024
- Finals: August 6, 2024
- Women’s 50m Pistol:
- Qualification: August 8, 2024
- Finals: August 8, 2024
Shotgun Events
Men’s Events
- Men’s Trap:
- Qualification: August 9, 2024
- Finals: August 9, 2024
- Men’s Skeet:
- Qualification: August 11, 2024
- Finals: August 11, 2024
Women’s Events
- Women’s Trap:
- Qualification: August 10, 2024
- Finals: August 10, 2024
- Women’s Skeet:
- Qualification: August 12, 2024
- Finals: August 12, 2024
Mixed Events
- Mixed Team Events:
- Mixed 10m Air Rifle:
- Qualification: August 13, 2024
- Finals: August 13, 2024
- Mixed 10m Air Pistol:
- Qualification: August 14, 2024
- Finals: August 14, 2024
- Mixed Trap:
- Qualification: August 15, 2024
- Finals: August 15, 2024
- Mixed Skeet:
- Qualification: August 16, 2024
- Finals: August 16, 2024
Format
Rifle and Pistol Events
- Qualification: Shooters aim to achieve a qualifying score to advance to the finals. Qualification rounds usually involve multiple series of shots.
- Finals: The top shooters from the qualification round compete in a final round, which often includes a series of elimination or final shots to determine the medalists.
Scoring and Rounds:
- Air Rifle/Pistol: Competitors shoot at targets from a fixed distance, with scores based on precision. The final is usually shot in a series of elimination rounds.
- 50m Rifle Three Positions: Shooters fire from three positions—prone, standing, and kneeling. The final typically combines scores from these positions.
- 25m Pistol: Includes rapid fire and precision shooting, with the final round often featuring a series of elimination stages.
Shotgun Events
- Trap and Skeet: Competitors shoot at moving clay targets from different angles and distances. The final typically involves multiple rounds of shooting to determine the winners.
Scoring and Rounds:
- Trap: Shooters aim at clay targets launched from a single trap house at various angles.
- Skeet: Shooters aim at clay targets launched from two houses, one on the left and one on the right.
Venue
- Shooting Complex: The shooting events will be held at a dedicated shooting range in Paris, designed to meet international competition standards.
TV Channels of ‘Shooting’ in 2024 Paris Olympics
The shooting events at the 2024 Paris Olympics will be broadcast by several major networks and streaming services worldwide. Here’s where you can catch the shooting competitions:
International Coverage
- NBC Sports (United States)
- Coverage: NBC Sports will provide comprehensive coverage of the shooting events, including live broadcasts and highlights.
- Streaming: NBC’s streaming service, Peacock, will offer live streams and on-demand access to shooting events.
- Eurosport (Europe)
- Coverage: Eurosport will cover the shooting events across various European countries, with live broadcasts and expert analysis.
- Streaming: Eurosport Player will provide live streaming and on-demand content.
- BBC (United Kingdom)
- Coverage: The BBC will offer live coverage and highlights of the shooting events.
- Streaming: BBC iPlayer will stream live matches and provide on-demand access.
- Seven Network (Australia)
- Coverage: Seven Network will broadcast the shooting events live.
- Streaming: The Seven Plus app will offer live streaming and on-demand access.
- TSN (Canada)
- Coverage: TSN will cover the shooting events with live broadcasts and detailed analysis.
- Streaming: TSN Direct provides live streaming and on-demand content.
- Sky Sports (New Zealand)
- Coverage: Sky Sports will provide live coverage of the shooting events.
- Streaming: Sky Go will offer live streaming and on-demand viewing.
Regional Coverage
- Japan: NHK and J Sports will provide coverage of the shooting events.
- China: CCTV and other local sports networks will broadcast the events.
- India: Sony Sports Network will offer live coverage of shooting events.
- South Africa: SuperSport will provide live coverage of the shooting tournaments.