Shooting

Shooting, a historic sport of the modern Olympic Games, has European roots dating back centuries, with German clubs dating back more than five centuries and subsequent development in Anglo-Saxon countries, notably with the creation of the National Rifle Association in 1971 in the United States. Today, shooting is a popular global discipline, with more than 100 nations participating in shooting events at each edition of the Olympic Games.

Shooting events at the Olympic Games come in three main types: rifle, pistol and rifle, taking place in shooting ranges or outdoors. Athletes must hit targets at different distances, using relaxation techniques to optimize their accuracy. Shooting requires extreme concentration, quick decision-making and sharp reflexes, and has been an Olympic discipline since the first modern Games in 1896, with the number of events changing over the years, with the United States being the most decorated country in this discipline.