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Over 400 athletes register for inaugural edition of Shooting League of India

By ANI | Updated: June 25, 2025 11:58 IST

New Delhi [India] June 25 : The announcement of the inaugural edition of the Shooting League of India (SLI), ...

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New Delhi [India] June 25 : The announcement of the inaugural edition of the Shooting League of India (SLI), launched by the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI), has made waves worldwide.

As the excitement builds, fans and athletes around the world are eager to witness how this league reshapes the future of the sport, according to a release from SLI.

More than 400 athletes from India, Kazakhstan, Russia, Iran, Hungary, Croatia, Azerbaijan, United Kingdom, Australia, Grenada, Italy, Australia, Austria, Serbia, USA, Spain, Thailand, Germany, Czech Republic, Norway, San Marino and Romania have already registered for the league and number continues to grow.

Expressing his excitement, NRAI President Shri Kalikesh Narayan Singh Deo said, "We are truly delighted by the overwhelming response and the number of registrations we have received. It's a strong validation of our vision for the Shooting League of India.

Our aim has always been to create a world-class platform that celebrates talent, promotes healthy competition, and inspires the next generation of shooters."

The registration process is open till mid-July 2025.

The first season of the SLI will have a window between 20th November and 2nd December 2025 and will feature mixed team events across pistol (10m, 25m), rifle (10m, 50m 3 positions), and shotgun (Trap & Skeet), as outlined by the NRAI Technical Committee.

A total of minimum of 6 teams will participate in the competition, divided into two pools during the league stage. Players will be selected and grouped into four tiers Elite Champions, World Elite, National Champions, and Junior & Youth Champions to ensure a competitive mix of experience and emerging talent.

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