ISSF World Cup in Baku cancelled

The World Cup Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun scheduled for this year in Baku has been canceled, Report informs, citing the International Shooting Federation (ISSF).

"Due to the situation with the coronavirus pandemic and taking into account the surge in the growth of the number of people infected in the territory of Azerbaijan, the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Azerbaijan considered it inappropriate and unsafe to organize ISSF World Cup in Baku from June 21 to July 2, 2021."

"Considering all above stated, we have to inform you that ISSF World Cup Baku 2021 will not take place," says the ASF message. "We are sorry about that, but there was no other solution since participants' health is the main priority for all of us."

The World Cup was to take place on June 21 - July 2.