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Competition description

The goal of Shooting is to place a series of shots inside the centre ring of the bull's-eye. The target is comprised of 10 concentric scoring rings with a score grade of one to 10, the central ring giving 10 points. In the final, the rings are subdivided into more score zones with 10.9 being the highest possible score.[Full story]

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Classification

Shooting utilizes a functional classification system, which enables athletes from different disability classes with the same abilities to compete together, either individually or in teams. Depending on the existing limitations (degree of body trunk functionality, balance while seating, muscle strength, mobility of both upper and lower limbs), and on the skills that are necessary in Shooting, athletes are divided into three classes: SH1, SH2 and SH3 (Paralympic Competition includes only classes SH1 And SH2).[Full story]

Competition rules

The International Shooting Committee for Disabled (ISCD) is the Sport Executive Committee (SAEC) of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC). The I.S.S.F. sport technical rules shall be enforced in all cases except where they are modified by these rules of the International Shooting Committee for the Disabled (hereafter called ISCD) ... [Full story]