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The Hindu
2 days ago
- Sport
- The Hindu
NRAI chief Kalikesh Deo: ‘Shooting will be there' in programme if India hosts 2030 CWG, 2036 Olympics
India is set to host four major shooting events between 2025 and 2028. However, it was baffling why the hosting rights for all those championships were awarded to New Delhi alone, especially when the entire community had appeared overtly enthusiastic about participating at a new venue a few years back. The Madhya Pradesh State Shooting Academy in Bhopal, having set up a new final hall and redesigned its shotgun range, was excited to roll out the red carpet for international competitions. However, the International Shooting Sport Federation's (ISSF) World Cup in March 2023 remains the sole international meet to have been held at the said venue. The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) president, Kalikesh Narayan Singh Deo, says reduced connectivity to the Tier-2 city is the reason why it has been difficult to host world-class competitions in Bhopal. 'The choice of the venue largely depends on the logistical convenience of an athlete. Let's not forget that athletes, who are taking 24 hours and coming to Delhi, have to go through Customs again to fly to another place. The feedback that we got was to try and limit the amount of logistics involved to encourage more participation. Of course, the final decision rests with the ISSF,' Kalikesh said during a virtual media roundtable on Monday. Regarding India being preferred over other member nations for a major competition each year, Kalikesh said, 'The ISSF has always been very generous towards India and even more so since Luciano (Rossi) has taken over as the president. He had graciously awarded us the World Cup Final of 2024 after the Olympics. This year, we will have the Junior World Cup; next year, in February, we have the Asian Cup in rifle and pistol; and in 2027, we will have a Quota competition (an all-format World Cup). In 2028, we will have the Junior World Championship, where young shooters from across the world will come to participate. This is exciting for Indian shooters, especially as a lot of them are now starting off very young. We believe India will be a great asset to the ISSF going forward, and also to Luciano in terms of support to him and his plans for the sport. ALSO READ | NRAI president: Not to make an attempt with Shooting League of India would be a crime India is also set to organise the inaugural edition of the Shooting India League (SLI) in November. The entire competition, a first of its kind, is set to be held at the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range. According to the NRAI, the SLI is set to operate in 'a hybrid model, integrating traditional shooting events with virtual competitions.' It also mentions the integration of e-sports to an extent. Earlier this month, Kalikesh was also appointed Interim Chairperson of the ISSF Committee on E-sports and Innovations. Luciano explained what e-sports, which recently became a part of the Olympic movement in 2024, had to do with a sport whose history with the Summer Games can be traced back to the late 1800s. He said, 'We have to open our minds. For years, shooting has been very closed to the outside world. E-sports has been widely appreciated. So, we have created this small group, which Kalikesh is part of, because we realise we can use modern systems and new technology to send a message across the world regarding what is happening in shooting. Shooting is the safest sport in the world, but we have failed to communicate what we are doing. With e-sports, following the IOC's footsteps, we want to appeal to the younger generation. The growth is limitless. Only 10 international federations are a part of the e-sports movement, and we are proud to be one of them.' To further strengthen shooting's footprint across the globe, the ISSF needs to plan a better broadcasting strategy. Luciano says he is already on it. 'For too many years, we were so invested in our family that we forgot to show what we are to people outside the family. It was a big mistake, which we are looking to repair now. We are investing a lot of money and attention in better communication and in establishing a good relationship with the players. We don't have a set solution yet, as I am not a magician, but as a team, we are doing our best to improve the communication media. We are close to a change. The next Olympics will be emotional, and there will be more drama.' ALSO READ | ISSF proposes changes to shooting gear to tackle 'technical doping,' looks to reset rifle world records in 2026 Currently, only the ISSF event finals are streamed on YouTube. Shooting has been shunned by the Commonwealth Games (CWG) organisers for two editions in a row now. It also did not make the programme at the latest edition of the World University Games. While that presents a worrying picture of the future of the sport, Luciano and Kalikesh aren't too worried. Luciano said: 'I spoke with the Chair of the CWG. It was a mistake to remove shooting from the Games roster in 2022. The ISSF did what needed to be done at that point. But that's in the past. We are ready to cooperate again.' 'I can assure you that when India hosts CWG in 2030, shooting will be there. Shooting will also find a prominent place when the country hosts the Olympics in 2036. We had a healthy medal tally in the Asian Games and the Olympics,' Kalikesh weighed in.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
São Paulo on top, climb table, Fluminense sink deeper into crisis
At MorumBIS, São Paulo defeated Fluminense 3 x 1, this Sunday (27), for the 17th round of the Brasileirão 2025. The match was a true domination by the Paulista Tricolor and faithfully showed the difference between the teams this season. After all, São Paulo had two consecutive victories, while Fluminense accumulated four consecutive losses (including the one suffered against Chelsea, in the Club World Cup semifinal). With the ball rolling, the Paulista team didn't let the Tricolor das Laranjeiras breathe. Thus, after a corner kick in the area, the tricolor defense did not clear, and Luciano ran hard to prevent the ball from going out of bounds and crossed from the right, to the head of Arboleda, who jumped higher than Guga to open the score. This was the sixth participation in goals by São Paulo's number 10 in four games under Crespo's command. Still in the first half, Bobadilla shot from inside the box, the ball deflected off Freytes' knee and hit Martinelli's hand. Luciano took the penalty, but Fábio made a great save. The Paulista domination continued after the break. The hosts even had a goal disallowed at the beginning of the second half due to a deflection off Luciano's hand after Bobadilla's shot. The VAR appeared, once again, in sequence, when Ferreirinha headed to extend the lead. After analysis, the justification was "same line", or "blue line over the red line". Do you agree with the decision? When down by more on the scoreboard, coach Renato Gaúcho put some starters on the field (he had made eight changes from the last game), and Fluminense improved. In the final stretch, Samuel Xavier took the first rebound at the edge of the box, after São Paulo's defense partially cleared the cross, and scored for the Cariocas. In stoppage time, Guga - completing a disastrous match - lost the ball in midfield to Ferraresi, who assisted Gonzalo Tapia to enter the box alone and touch past Fábio to give the final numbers to the scoreboard with his first goal for the Paulista Tricolor.🚦 How it stands With the third consecutive victory, São Paulo reached 22 points and took the eighth position in the table. Fluminense, which accumulated the fourth consecutive defeat in the Brasileirão, remained with 20 points and fell to 11th place. The Carioca Tricolor returns to the field next Wednesday (30), when they visit Internacional, at Beira-Rio, for the first leg of the Copa do Brasil round of 16. And the Paulista Tricolor hosts Athletico-PR, at MorumBIS, on Thursday (31), for the same tournament. For the Brasileirão, Fluminense plays next Saturday (2), when they host Grêmio, at Maracanã, while São Paulo visits Internacional, at Beira-Rio, on Sunday (3). This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here. 📸 Alexandre Schneider - 2025 Getty Images
News18
6 days ago
- News18
Canada Man Arrested For Killing Daughter Had Affair, Almost Lost One Eye In Ethiopia Attack
Last Updated: Besides his daughter Melina, Luciano had no ties to Montreal, with his primary base of operations located in Ethiopia. Luciano Frattolin, a 45-year-old Canadian man, has been arrested for the alleged murder of his nine-year-old daughter while on vacation in the United States. According to reports, Frattolin—an Ethiopian-born businessman—was said to have loved his daughter deeply but did not want the responsibilities of raising a child. 'He loved his daughter, but he didn't like the idea of being tied down," a former friend of Luciano told the Montreal Gazette. Reportedly, Melina's mother was granted full custody following her divorce from Luciano, with the father permitted to visit his daughter only once a year. Besides his daughter Melina, Luciano had no ties to Montreal, with his primary base of operations located in Ethiopia. Reports also indicate that Luciano had an extramarital affair while living in Ethiopia, which came to light when his wife travelled there to visit him. The revelation reportedly surfaced around the time Luciano discovered a mine in partnership with a Beijing-based company. In 2019, the venture secured a 20-year concession to extract iron ore. However, just days after the deal was finalised, Luciano was assaulted—a violent attack that, according to a friend quoted by the Montreal Gazette, left him with permanent damage to one of his eyes. His wife visited him in Ethiopia after the assault, and got to know about her husband's affair with another woman. The couple got a divorce after this, with the mother getting full custody of the daughter. On Saturday, Luciano called 911 to report the alleged kidnapping of his daughter, claiming she had disappeared after he stopped his car to urinate. However, as the investigation unfolded, authorities determined that Luciano had misled them. The following day, the body of the nine-year-old girl was discovered. An autopsy later confirmed that the cause of death was drowning. Get breaking news, in-depth analysis, and expert perspectives on everything from geopolitics to diplomacy and global trends. Stay informed with the latest world news only on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated! view comments First Published: July 24, 2025, 07:53 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Time of India
Canada dad arrested on charges of daughter's murder in US cheated on wife; almost lost one eye in an assault in Ethiopia
9-year-old Melina Frattolin was allegedly killed by her father who called 911 to report that his daughter was kidnapped. Chilling details about Luciano Frattolin, a Canadian dad arrested on charges of killing his 9-year-old daughter on a vacation in the US, have emerged. A former friend told the Montreal Gazette that though Luciano Frattolin, the 45-year-old Ethiopian businessman, loved his daughter very much, he did not want to get tied down to her. Melina, the 9-year-old, used to stay with her mother as she had her full custody after their acrimonious divorce and Luciano only met his daughter once a year. 'He loved his daughter, but he didn't like the idea of being tied down,' said the friend, who knew Frattolin when they both lived in Ethiopia. Other than Melina, Luciano had no connection to Montreal and his main base is in Ethiopia. Luciano Frattolin's business deals According to the Montreal Gazette, Frattolin is prominent in Ethiopia because of his many business dealings, including that of a mine, a planned construction of a hotel in Ethiopia connected to a well-known international chain of hotels. In Montreal, Frattolin is listed as the primary shareholder of a numbered company that includes a business called Café Gambella that was created in 2020. On Quebec's business registry, Frattolin lists two addresses as his residences; one is on Bernard St. W. in Plateau-Mont-Royal and the other is in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Permanent damage to his eye in 2019 Luciano's former friend revealed that in 2019, he founded a mine along with a company based in Beijing and they secured a 20-year concession to extract iron ore. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Hidden Cause Found: Dementia And Memory Loss Linked To This Habit Memory and Health Click Here Undo But soon after the deal, he was assaulted and the attack caused permanent damage to one of his eyes. Cheated on wife At that time, Luciano was in Ethiopia recovering from the assault and his wife from Canada went to Ethiopia to visit him. She got to know that he was seeing another woman. This resulted in their divorce and the mother got the full custody of the daughter. On Saturday, Luciano called 911 and reported that his daughter had been kidnapped when he stopped his car to urinate. An amber alert was issued, and police launched into a massive search and investigation only to understand that they were misled by the father. Melina's body was found Sunday and the autopsy report confirmed that the cause of her death was drowning.
Time of India
7 days ago
- Time of India
9-year-old Canadian girl died by drowning in NY, spoke to mother an hour before; cops seek arrested father's footage
9-year-old Canadian girl Melina Frattolin died by drowning in NY, the autopsy report revealed. Melina Galanis Frattolin, the 9-year-old Canadian girl who was found dead after her father complained that she was kidnapped, died by drowning, the autopsy report revealed Tuesday afternoon. The cops are now seeking additional footage of the father, Luciano Frattolin -- arrested and charged with murder -- from the night that he called police to report a kidnapping. Melina's cause of death was asphyxia due to drowning, though it is not known whether she drowned in the same waterbody where she was found dead or whether her body was placed there under a log by her father. Luciano pleaded not guilty to the second-degree murder charge and the concealment of human corpse and is now in jail. The father raised suspicion as police said he concocted the story of a car abducting his daughter. When he called 911, he had already killed his daughter, disposed of the body, as police found no car, as the father mentioned. The father said when he stopped his car to urinate, his daughter was kidnapped by two men. The cops are now seeking additional video evidence or eyewitness accounts of Luciano's car, a grey 2024 Toyota Prius travelling on Interstate 87 between Ticonderoga and Lake George, specifically from Exit 28 to Exit 20. Melina spoke to her mother an hour before death Melina and her father were seen at a restaurant in Saratoga Springs around 5.30 pm Saturday. Almost an hour later, Melina called her mother and she seemed fine. Police said Melina's mother had the full custody of the daughter though Luciano was authorized to take her on a vacation and the mother did not believe he posed any threat to the daughter. Then the father called 911 just before 10 pm. Investigators are hunting for footage of the car between this time as they believe Melina was killed in this time frame. The body was found the next day when the father-daughter duo were supposed to go back to Montreal. Father has no criminal record, involved in five lawsuits The father, a cafe owner, has no criminal record or any history of domestic violence. He is currently involved in five lawsuits that were all filed this year. Frattolin is the plaintiff in four of the lawsuits. In the one in which he is the defendant, he is being sued for more than $83,000 by a bank.
