On Facebook, the ASC said it had received a letter from the ISSF informing them that the number of quotas would rise from 38 to 48 for the Games in three years time.

"The Asian Shooting Confederation expresses its gratitude to the ISSF and all members who contributed to this great achievement," said the ASC in a statement.

Last week in the Polish city of Wrocław, the ISSF Council met and were updated on the qualification system for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

Other topics discussed included the structure of the shooting events for the 2022-2024 period as well as activity on the development fund, which is to run initially until 2022.

This fund helps developing shooting nations to compete internationally and towards quota spots at the Olympics.

The Council were informed about the approved calendar for the 2022 ISSF Championships.

Presidents of the Continental Confederations of Asia, America, Africa, Australia, Oceania and Europe reported on work in 2021; while the disciplinary regulations and guidelines for environment were approved.

The Palestine Shooting Federation has been granted the ISSF associated membership.