The European Long Range F-Class Shooting Championship 2024, held at legendary Bisley Ranges in UK from September 3rd to 8th, brought together the finest marksmen from around the world. With nearly 160 world-class shooters from 18 nations, including reigning world champions, former European champions, and Great Britain national champions, the stage was set for a battle of precision, skill, and resilience. Five Individual matches were held over distances of 800,900 and 1000 yards. In addition, an International Teams match was held over distances of 900 and 1000 yards.
Amidst this formidable lineup, a small but determined contingent of 18 shooters from Pakistan proudly represented the nation, competing against the best of the best in trying British weather conditions; with limited resources but limitless heart. Alhamdulillah, despite the challenges, the Pakistan team stood tall, making the nation proud with a remarkable performance. In the individual matches, they dominated the competition, securing an impressive haul of 3 Gold, 4 Silver, and 4 Bronze medals—an achievement that is nothing short of extraordinary on the world stage.
Individual Highlights:
September 5th:
• Mansoor Ahmad – Silver Medal, 900 yards
• Lt Col Junaid Ali, – Bronze Medal, 1000 yards
September 6th:
• Junaid Khattak, Bronze Medal, 900 yards
- Mohsin Nawaz, Bronze Medal; 1000yds
• Junaid Khattak – Gold Medal, 900+1000 yards aggregate match
• Mohsin Nawaz – Silver Medal, aggregate match 900+ 1000 yards match
September 7th:
• Ahmad Javed – Gold Medal, aggregate match (800+900+1000 yards)
• Ahmad Javed – Gold Medal, 1000 yards match (New European Record)
• Lt Col Junaid Ali – Silver Medal, aggregate match (800+900+1000 yards)
• Asad Wahid – Bronze Medal, aggregate match (800+900+1000 yards)
• Lt Col Junaid Ali – Silver Medal, 1000 yards match
In the prestigious grand aggregate match on September 6th-7th, spanning five matches across 800, 900, and 1000 yards:
• Asad Wahid – Silver Medal, individual runner-up of the championship
• Ahmad Javed – Bronze Medal; becoming the overall 3rd best shooter of the championship
Team Glory: International Rutland Team Cup
September 8th marked the grand finale of the European Championship with the International Rutland Team Match—a fiercely competitive event held at 900 and 1000 yards, where 22 teams from 9 countries battled for glory. Alhamdulillah, Team ‘Pakistan Green’ showcased remarkable teamwork and resilience, securing a Bronze Medal with a score of 589/600, continuing their legacy of excellence after winning the same International Teams Rutland Cup in 2023. This year’s podium finish, for the second year in a row, reaffirmed Pakistan’s rising dominance in the world of long-range shooting.
Team Pakistan Green Members:
• Lt Gen Ahsan Gulrez
• Huzaifa Gill
• Mansoor Ahmad
• Lt Col Junaid Ali
• Junaid Waqas
• Badar uz Zaman
• Naushervan bin Jamshed
• Jan Cillers (Wind Coach)
• Ahsan Gill
• Sep Waleed
Pakistan’s Unmatched Success:
In the FTR category, Team Pakistan secured the maximum number of individual medals, bringing home 3 Gold, 4 Silver, and 4 Bronze—a feat that speaks volumes about their determination and skill. With a total of 12 medals, Pakistan’s medal tally grew from 6 individual medals and a team gold in 2023 to an incredible 11 individual medals and a team bronze in 2024.
Pakistan also made its presence felt among the top individual shooters, securing 3 positions in the overall top 10 of the championship:
• Asad Wahid
• Ahmad Javed
• Mansoor Ahmad
Pakistani shooters set 2 international European shooting records at 900 & 1000 yards
. Mansoor Ahmad – 900 Yds
. Ahmed Jawed – 1000 yards
Furthermore, 11 members of Team Pakistan ranked among the top 50 shooters of the championship:
• Asad Wahid
• Ahmad Javed
• Mansoor Ahmad
• Junaid Waqas
• Mohsin Nawaz
• Huzaifa Gill
• Junaid Ali
• Lt Gen Ahsan Gulrez
• Faisal Haq
• Gen Zafar
• Obaid Ibrahim
A Moment of National Pride:
With every shot fired and every medal earned, the Pakistan team not only etched their names in the history of the sport but also made the nation beam with pride. Competing with the world’s best, and in many cases outclassing them. Pakistan has firmly established itself as a force to be reckoned with in the world of long-range shooting.
This triumph, achieved with limited resources but boundless spirit, serves as an inspiration to every Pakistani—proving once again that with passion, hard work, and unwavering belief, anything is possible. Alhamdulillah, our shooters have carried the green flag to new heights, making us all proud.
💕 🇵🇰Long Live Pakistan 🇵🇰💕
