Launched in May 2024, the ISSF Academy is fully playing its role. Karoliina Nissinen, Director General of the International Shooting Sport FederationHe welcomes the work done to train coaches, particularly women. The past year has been an intense but rewarding learning processshe explains on the FI website. We gathered feedback from coaches, federations and athletes from around the world to ensure that the programs truly met their needs. »
« By switching to online and hybrid formats, we reached a much larger number of participants, including in countries that were previously excluded from international training. This is not just about efficiency, but also about equal opportunities. "She emphasizes. Indeed, 19,1% of coaches recognized by the ISSF are women, a figure that has been rising since the Academy's launch. At the beginning of September, 50 new coaches began their Level D training. The Academy has set a goal of having at least 30% women among coaches within five years.
To date, the Academy has certified 913 coaches from 103 countriesAmong them, 201 women from 56 countries, representing 22%. The WISE (Women in Shooting Sports Education) network fully aligns with the IOC's strategy on gender equality and inclusion “,” Nissinen agrees. The Olympic Movement has clearly stated that women must benefit from equal opportunities at all levels, whether they are athletes, coaches or managersWISE is a concrete way to realize this vision in the field of sport shooting. Women bring different perspectives, experiences, and approaches to leadership. (…) For young girls taking up sport shooting, this also means better visibilityIf they see women in leadership positions, they know that it is also possible for them. »
