The correct answer is: A. Granada in Spain
The 2014 ISSF World Shooting Championships were held in Granada, Spain from 28 September to 10 October 2014. The championships were the 51st edition of the ISSF World Shooting Championships, and were held at the Centro de Alto Rendimiento de Granada. A total of 590 athletes from 117 countries competed in the championships.
The championships were originally scheduled to be held in New Delhi, India, but were moved to Granada after the Indian government was unable to guarantee the safety of the athletes. The move was met with criticism from some Indian athletes, who felt that the Indian government had not done enough to ensure the safety of the event.
The championships were a success for the Spanish hosts, who won a total of 24 medals, including 10 gold medals. The United States finished second in the medal table with 19 medals, including 7 gold medals. China finished third with 18 medals, including 6 gold medals.
The 2014 ISSF World Shooting Championships were the first major international shooting event to be held in Spain since the 1998 ISSF World Shooting Championships in Barcelona. The championships were a major success for the Spanish hosts, and helped to promote the sport of shooting in Spain.
Here is a brief explanation of each option:
- A. Granada in Spain: The 2014 ISSF World Shooting Championships were held in Granada, Spain from 28 September to 10 October 2014. The championships were the 51st edition of the ISSF World Shooting Championships, and were held at the Centro de Alto Rendimiento de Granada. A total of 590 athletes from 117 countries competed in the championships.
- B. New Delhi in India: The 2014 ISSF World Shooting Championships were originally scheduled to be held in New Delhi, India, but were moved to Granada after the Indian government was unable to guarantee the safety of the athletes. The move was met with criticism from some Indian athletes, who felt that the Indian government had not done enough to ensure the safety of the event.
- C. Toronto in Canada: The 2015 ISSF World Shooting Championships were held in Toronto, Canada from 26 August to 11 September 2015. The championships were the 52nd edition of the ISSF World Shooting Championships, and were held at the CIBC Pan Am/Parapan Am Sports Centre. A total of 642 athletes from 124 countries competed in the championships.
- D. Melbourne in Australia: The 2016 ISSF World Shooting Championships were held in Melbourne, Australia from 5 to 16 October 2016. The championships were the 53rd edition of the ISSF World Shooting Championships, and were held at the Melbourne Gun Club. A total of 630 athletes from 124 countries competed in the championships.