Shooting News

SAI Approves Two-Month Shooting Camp For Core Olympic Probables From October 15

The shooters have been practicing at their home ranges amid the COVID-19 pandemic and this will be the first full-fledged camp for the Olympic core group since the lockdown was announced.

On This Day In 2008, Abhinav Bindra Became First Indian To Win Olympic Gold

Abhinav Bindra became the first Indian to win an individual gold medal in 2008.

Coronavirus: NRAI Defers National Camp For Indefinite Period, Keeping Health Safety In Mind

Reviewing the decision taken during the emerging meeting of its governing council on July 14, the NRAI said the "health and safety of its shooters and coaches was of paramount importance" in times of the coronavirus pandemic.

Coronavirus: National Rifles Association Of India Postpones Compulsory Shooting Camp For Core Group

On Thursday, a shooting coach at the camp's venue Dr. Karni Singh Range tested positive for coronavirus but the development will not force a closure of the facility.

Shooting's National Camp To Resume From August 1, Attendance Compulsory: National Rifle Association Of India

The Olympic core group of 34 Indian shooters will return to camp training from August 1, the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) announced on Thursday,

Eyeing Olympic Quota, Anish Bhanwala Also Has His Academic Plans Sorted

Anish Bhanwala said he will soon enroll for an undergraduate course in Bachelors in Business Administration and then top it with a Masters program.

Tokyo Olympics-Bound Indian Shooters To Resume Training From Wednesday

Sports Authority of India said the full-intensity training of Indian shooters will start in a phased manner.

National Rifle Association Of India Hopes To Resume Camp In Mid-August, To Review Situation On July 15

National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) office-bearers will meet on July 15 to review the situation and explore the limited options left with them amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Shooter Abhishek Verma To Start Legal Practice With Focus On Cyber Crime

Abhishek Verma, who also holds a BTech in computer science, wants to deal with cases related to cyber crime.

Elavenil Valarivan, Anish Bhanwala Named In 34-Member Shooters' Core Group For Tokyo Olympics

The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) released the list of shooters who will be training separately for the Tokyo Olympics.

Shooter Samaresh Jung Spreading Awareness About COVID-19 After Beating It In His "House-Turned-Hospital"

Samaresh Jung's fairly big house became his mini-hospital after he tested positive for COVID-19 along with five of his family members.

Shooter Pournima Zanane, Who Suffered From Cancer, Dies At 42

Pournima Zanane had represented India at multiple ISSF World Cups, Asian Championships, Commonwealth Championships, among others.

IOC Approves Updated ISSF Qualification System For Tokyo Olympics, Could Help India Add To Tally

International Olympic Committee has approved the world shooting governing body's updated qualification system for the Tokyo Olympics.

NRAI To "Firm Up" Plans To Resume Training For Shooters

NRAI president Raninder Singh sounded optimistic a day after the Ministry of Home Affairs guidelines permitted reopening of sports complexes and stadia.

Don't Try This At Home: Indian Shooter Uses Flat As Makeshift Range

From his coach's apartment, 17-year-old Divyansh Singh Panwar is keeping alive his dream of competing in the Olympics in Tokyo.

"Shooting Can Open Up Facilities" Sooner Than Other Disciplines: Gagan Narang

Gagan Narang said following social distancing in shooting ranges will not be a problem as there is a minimum gap of 1m to 1.50m between two competitors in the 10m range and 1.25m in 50m range.

Manu Bhaker "Very Hopeful" Of Tokyo Olympics Taking Place Next Year

Manu Bhaker said that she is "very hopeful" that the Tokyo Olympics will be held next year despite growing uncertainty due to coronavirus pandemic

Coronavirus: ISSF Cancels Delhi Shooting Word Cup Due To COVID-19 Pandemic

The ISSF World Cup, originally scheduled to be held from March 15-26, was postponed to May barely four days before the start of the event.