Aug 21, 2025 | President's Page

President’s Page – August 2025

Mid-2025 Highlights and Achievements

Dear IPSC Regional Directors, Athletes and Officials,

As we reach the halfway point of 2025, it’s my pleasure to provide an overview of the remarkable progress and key highlights that have defined our sport so far this year. Together, we continue to elevate IPSC’s global presence, safety standards, and competitive spirit.

Global Growth and Participation

This half of the year has seen an encouraging increase in Regional membership and participation across all continents.

At the start of the 2025 sports season, 310 International matches have already been successfully held and 2,592 IPSC President’s Medals awarded; by the end of the year, we expect this figure to double.

Regions that previously had limited IPSC activity are now active on the international stage, bringing fresh talent and enthusiasm. Our IROA and MISIA programs and regional seminars have contributed to this growth, fostering a stronger, more inclusive IPSC community.

Record-Breaking Performances and Major Competitions

2025 been a thrilling year for top competitions: the 1st PCC and Mini Rifle World Shoot in Znojmo, Czech Republic will stay a long-term memorable Level V IPSC Match with 1,139 participants and the European Shotgun Championship in Hungary welcomed 503 competitors successfully done.

The Handgun World Shoot 2025 in the Republic of South Africa has 1,643 registered participants, making it the largest World Shoot in IPSC history!

Safety and Fair Play Initiatives

Safety remains our highest priority. This year, we increased our safety education campaign, reaching thousands of athletes and instructors worldwide. Additionally, the IPSC ESS – Electronic Scoring System streamlines match registration and results, ensuring transparency and fairness. The ESS system is growing bigger and more Regions and athletes have joined our platform.

Looking Ahead: The Rest of 2025

As we move into the second half of the year, upcoming events like 2025 IPSC Action Air World Shoot in Iloilo City, Philippines and the 2025 IPSC Handgun World Shoot in South Africa will continue to promise exciting competition and camaraderie.

In your Region, please start at least one Junior AA training group. It is a direct way to promote the inclusion of young blood in our sport and to get more youth interested in IPSC.

In addition, we are also working on enhancing our social media and digital platforms to better engage members and showcase our athletes’ achievements.

Dear Regional Directors, if you have suggestions and ideas for improving IPSC ESS and the IPSC Official website, IPSC.org, please get in touch with IPSC IT Director Marco Hernandez and IROA Vice President Jose Carlos Belino. They are open to consider interesting proposals.

Finally, I want to thank all Participants, Range Officers, Organizers, Supporter and Volunteers whose dedication keeps IPSC vibrant and evolving. Your passion fuels our sport’s growth and inspires new generations of athletes.

Every year, the image of IPSC is growing and becoming an absolute Leader as a very safe, amazingly skillful and extremely exciting shooting sport, moving our community towards Olympic Recognition as the absolute best shooting sport in the world!

Thank You for Your Dedication. Stay safe and keep practicing! DVC.

Yours sincerely,

Vitaly Kryuchin

President, IPSC

Every year, the image of IPSC is growing and becoming an absolute Leader as a very safe, amazingly skillful and extremely exciting shooting sport, moving our community towards Olympic Recognition as the absolute best shooting sport in the world!