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National Rifle Association of India and PHDCCI Organised “NRAI-PHDCCI Shooting Tournament 2022” in New Delhi
The Government of India (GoI) has been relentlessly working to inspire the youth to take shooting as a sport through various initiatives including “Khelo India” and “Fit India” campaigns.
With an aim to promote shooting as a sport and professional career in India, National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) and Sports & Youth Affairs Committee, PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) with the support of Sports Authority of India and Alliance Advertising & Marketing organised “NRAI-PHDCCI Shooting Tournament 2022” on 19th June 2022 at Dr Karni Singh Shooting Range, New Delhi. The tournament of Clay Pigeon Trap, 10-Metre Rifle and 10-Metre Pistol shooting witnessed the participation of over fifty shooting enthusiasts including diplomats, senior government officials, media-persons and industry leaders.
The Government of India (GoI) has been relentlessly working to inspire the youth to take shooting as a sport through various initiatives including “Khelo India” and “Fit India” campaigns. NRAI-PHDCCI initiative was hailed for enhancing the stakeholders’ engagement to promote professional shooting, remarkably India has won many medals in shooting over the years and further promoting it will boost the chances for the country in various international games.
“It is time that we all rise up to the occasion and assure NRAI and SAI for PHDCCI's full support in spreading the awareness about the sport by doing more events and seminars around the same. Shooting as a sport should get its due in India. India has produced World Champions in different forms of shooting namely, Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore, Gagan Narang and Abhinav Bindra—and there are bright possibilities ahead,” said Arshad Shawl, Chair, Sports & Youth Affairs Committee, PHDCCI.
