The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) governing board finalised numerous features of the inaugural Shooting League of India (SLI) that includes world stars, to be hosted with eight groups from November 20 to December 2.
The governing board gave concrete shape to the governance construction, sports activities disciplines, league format, gamers recruitment, classes, company appointments, the model, and brand launch, aside from awards and prize cash.
“Blending elite sport with league-style excitement, SLI aims to elevate shooting as a sport and inspire future talent. A franchise based shooting league will allow some of the best shooters around the world to be a part of the same team, enabling a speedy growth of youngsters in India, and also at a global level,” mentioned the president of NRAI, Kalikesh Singh Deo.
The technical committee’s suggestion of having combined staff occasions in air pistol, air rifle, rifle 3-position, 25-metre pistol, aside from entice and skeet occasions was authorised.
Eight groups will probably be divided into two teams, and the highest two groups from every group will qualify for the knock-out stage.
Players will probably be grouped in 4 tiers to strike a stability between skilled stars and rising expertise.
The brand for the league will probably be unveiled on June 4. Further particulars concerning the awards and prize cash will probably be introduced in the end.
Published – May 17, 2025 07:55 pm IST