The Shooting Federation of Canada is proud to announce the athletes selected to represent Canada at the 2026 ISSF Junior World Championships Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun, taking place June 16-25, 2026, in Suhl, Germany.
The ISSF Junior World Championship represents the highest level of international competition for junior athletes in shooting sports, showcasing the next generation of talent in rifle, pistol, and shotgun disciplines. The championship brings together the world’s best junior athletes and provides a major international stage for competition across all three disciplines.
Canadian athletes will begin their preparations with unofficial training on June 16, followed by pre-event training beginning June 17 and continuing throughout the week. Competition begins on June 18 and continues through June 25.
Canada will be represented by 17 athletes across rifle, pistol, and shotgun disciplines.
Rifle
Women’s 10m Air Rifle:
- Emily Yang – 10m Air Rifle Women Junior, 10m Air Rifle Mixed Team Junior
- Angela Yang – 10m Air Rifle Women Junior, 10m Air Rifle Mixed Team Junior
- Aurora Xing – 10m Air Rifle Women Junior
- Annie Liu – 10m Air Rifle Women Junior
- Ling Zhang – 10m Air Rifle Women Junior
- Jennifer Guo – 10m Air Rifle Women Junior
Men’s 10m Air Rifle:
- Rex Liu – 10m Air Rifle Men Junior, 10m Air Rifle Mixed Team Junior
- Andy Guo – 10m Air Rifle Men Junior, 10m Air Rifle Mixed Team Junior
- Rick Liu – 10m Air Rifle Men Junior
- Ronald Zhang – 10m Air Rifle Men Junior
- Brandon Lu – 10m Air Rifle Men Junior
50m Rifle Events:
- Lucas Loftin – 50m Rifle 3 Positions Men Junior, 50m Rifle Prone Men Junior
- Kevin Penney – 10m Air Rifle Men Junior, 50m Rifle 3 Positions Men Junior, 50m Rifle Prone Men Junior
Pistol
Women’s Pistol:
- Angela Zhao – 10m Air Pistol Women Junior, 25m Pistol Women Junior, 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team Junior
Men’s Pistol:
- Henry Sun – 10m Air Pistol Men Junior, 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team Junior
- Aidan Duan – 10m Air Pistol Men Junior
Shotgun
Trap:
- Isaiah Persin – Trap Men Junior
Coaches and Support Staff
Supporting the Canadian athletes in Suhl:
- Chantal Spicer
- Gale Stewart
- Nicole Rossignol
The Shooting Federation of Canada would also like to recognize Richard Lanning, who will not be attending the championship but has played an important role in the preparation and development of this group.
The Shooting Federation of Canada extends best wishes to all athletes, coaches, and support staff as they compete in Germany. Competition will begin on June 18 in Suhl, where athletes will take on the world’s best junior competitors across rifle, pistol, and shotgun disciplines.
