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Techology, Animation Can Lure More Eyes To Shooting League Of India: Ronak Pandit
Last Updated: Ronak Pandit, High-Performance Manager of the Indian Shooting team, believes technology and animation can grow the audience for the Shooting League of India, debuting in Nov 2025. The Indian Shooting team's High-Performance Manager Ronak Pandit believes the Shooting League of India can use technology to help in growing the audience for the sport. Speaking on the sidelines of the Indian national camp in Dehradun in July, the former India shooter and pistol coach said that technology and animation can play a major differentiator during the league to present the sport in a new avatar. 'People look at shooting as a technical, boring sport. We need to make it fun and get animation involved. Through technology and animation, we can explain to the masses in a fun way what exactly happens in the sport," Pandit said. 'People need to be educated about various aspects of the sport, but not in a technical manner. By using animation, we can ensure it is not left to people's imagination. If people have not seen it, then it becomes difficult for them to understand," the 40-year-old added. Shooting League of India, the first franchise-based professional shooting competition in India, was sanctioned by the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) earlier this year and has already received support from the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF). Pandit believes the tournament needs to garner mass engagement to make the league lucrative for the investors and sustainable for years to come. 'We need to make the league sustainable by making it lucrative for people who are investing. Everything comes down to eyeballs and mass engagement, which cannot just happen through viewership. One also needs to experience it. We need to start thinking about how to make the sport fun and make it accessible for the common man," he said. The first edition of the tournament will include mixed team events across pistol (10m, 25m), rifle (10m, 50m 3p), and shotgun (Trap & Skeet) categories. Shooters will be grouped into four tiers — Elite Champions, World Elite, National Champions, and Junior & Youth Champions — ensuring a dynamic blend of experience and emerging talent. Giving an insight into the audience's mindset, Pandit explained why the league should focus on becoming a source of 'meaningful entertainment'. 'Shooting is not a spectator sport, but people watch it during the Olympics. The emotional connection is with the Indian team winning a medal. But with the league, we need to go beyond this idea," he said. 'Indian movie viewers also go to theatres to watch Tom Cruise's 'Top Gun Maverick' because it is entertaining. We need to present the league in a similar fashion by using technological means to build anticipation with each and every shot. As soon as a player picks a gun, we can find ways using technology to showcase the athlete's mindset and offer statistics to showcase the possibility of success with each type of shot. These means will help in engaging the audience," the 40-year-old said. The first edition of the Shooting League of India has been allocated a window by ISSF between November 20, 2025, and December 2, 2025. The tournament will take place at Karni Singh Shooting Range in New Delhi. First Published: 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.
United News of India
08-07-2025
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SAM signs MoU with NRAI to promote shooting sports in Meghalaya
Shillong, July 8 (UNI) The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI), the apex body of shooting sports in India, today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Shooting Association of Meghalaya (SAM) and Department of Sports and Youth Affairs of the Government of Meghalaya for developing world-class shooting infrastructure in the State. The tripartite agreement was signed between Secretary General of the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI), K. Sultan Singh, President of SAM John F. Kharshiing presence of Chief Minister Conrad Sangma and NRAI President Kalikesh Narayan Singh Deo. 'This tripartite agreement aims to establish a structured roadmap for developing world-class shooting infrastructure in Meghalaya, implementing coaching and training programs, and identifying and nurturing young talent from grassroots to elite levels. It also reflects a broader commitment to integrating Meghalaya into the national and international shooting sports ecosystem,' an official said. Welcoming the initiative, Chief Minister Sangma said, 'This collaboration marks a new chapter in the sporting history of Meghalaya. We are proud to partner with NRAI in building a robust ecosystem that empowers our youth to dream big in shooting sports.' Lauding the forward-thinking approach of the Meghalaya government, NRAI President said, 'The Northeast has always had immense sporting potential. This partnership will lay the foundation for Meghalaya to become a shooting powerhouse in the years to come.' As per the MOU, Deo said, 'NRAI will host one open india championship annually which would be a huge boost to the economy of Meghalaya as over 4000 athletes would come for the one month of Championships at their own cost" The MoU outlines joint responsibilities in infrastructure development, technical training, equipment access, and hosting future competitions in the state. It is expected to serve as a model for other states to emulate. The event was attended by Commissioner, Sports and Youth Affairs, Dr. Vijay Kumar D, Assistant Director, DSYA, P.B. War Nongbri and senior government officials. UNI RRK BM
United News of India
07-07-2025
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NRAI reveals India squads for upcoming international Shooting competitions
New Delhi, July 07 (UNI). The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI), has revealed the India squads for upcoming international competitions, including the senior squad for the 16th Asian Shooting Championship (ASC) Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun, scheduled in Shymkent, Kazakhstan, between Aug 16-30, 2025. The other squads revealed include those for International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup Rifle/Pistol in Ningbo, China, in September (7th-15th) and the junior India squads for the 16th ASC as well as for the ISSF Junior World Cup Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun, scheduled in New Delhi between Sep 24-Oct 02, 2025. The 16th ASC senior squad comprises 35 members for the 15 events including three mixed team competitions. Double Olympic bronze medalist Manu Bhaker, yet again being the only shooter to have made it to two individual events- the women's 10m air pistol and the women's 25m pistol. Prominent names to have made it back to the senior squad include former men's air rifle world champion Rudrankksh Patil and Olympians Anjum Moudgil (women's 50m rifle 3 positions), Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar (men's 50m rifle 3 positions), Saurabh Chaudhary (men's 10m air pistol) and Kynan Chenai (men's Trap). The likes of Esha Singh, Mehuli Ghosh and Kiran Ankush Jadhav find themselves in both the senior squads, albeit shooting different events. Olympic bronze medalist Swapnil Kusale and former Asian Games champion and Olympian Rahi Sarnobat, also make it to the Ningbo squad. Olympian Raiza Dhillon is the only difference in the two 36-member junior squads announced. She makes the Delhi World Cup junior women's skeet team in place of Mansi Raghuvanshi, who is in the junior ASC team where Raiza competes in the seniors. UNI RKM
Hans India
07-07-2025
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Manu Bhaker spearheads India's squad for Asian Shooting Championship
New Delhi: National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) has revealed the Indian squads for upcoming international competitions, including the senior squad for the 16th Asian Shooting Championship (ASC) Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun, scheduled in Shymkent, Kazakhstan between August 16 to 30. The other squads revealed include those for the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup Rifle/Pistol in Ningbo, China, between September 7 to 17 and the junior India squads for the 16th ASC as well as for the ISSF Junior World Cup Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun, scheduled in New Delhi between September 24 to October 2. The ASC senior squad comprises 35 members for the 15 events, including three mixed team competitions. Double Olympic bronze medallist Manu Bhaker, yet again is the only shooter to have made it to two individual events. She will compete in the women's 10m air pistol and the women's 25m pistol events. Prominent names to have made it back to the senior squad include former men's air rifle world champion Rudrankksh Patil and Olympians Anjum Moudgil (women's 50m rifle 3 positions), Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar (men's 50m rifle 3 positions), Saurabh Chaudhary (men's 10m air pistol) and Kynan Chenai (men's Trap). The likes of Esha Singh, Mehuli Ghosh and Kiran Ankush Jadhav find themselves in both the senior squads, albeit shooting different events. Olympic bronze medalist Swapnil Kusale and former Asian Games champion and Olympian Rahi Sarnobat, also make it to the Ningbo squad. Olympian Raiza Dhillon is the only difference in the two 36-member junior squads announced. She makes the Delhi World Cup junior women's skeet team in place of Mansi Raghuvanshi, who is in the junior ASC team where Raiza competes in the seniors. Currently, Indian shooter are participating in World Cup Shotgun in Lonato, Italy, where Mairaj Ahmad Khan and Ganemat Sekhon, got themselves into good positions on day one of competition on Sunday.
The Print
03-07-2025
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Shotgun shooters set to compete in Lonato World Cup
Angad Bajwa, Anantjeet Singh Naruka and Mairaj Ahmad Khan will compete in men's skeet, while in the women's category Olympians Maheshwari Chauhan and Raiza Dhillon along with Ganemat Sekhon will be seen in action. After a practice day on Saturday, the skeet shooters will be the first to take aim when the qualifying rounds in the men's and women's sections are held, with the finals scheduled for Tuesday. New Delhi, Jul 3 (PTI) An experienced bunch of shooters, comprising the likes of Olympian Angad Vir Singh Bajwa, Lakshay Sheoran and Mairaj Ahmed Khan, will compete in the ISSF Shotgun World Cup commencing in Lonato, Italy, from Sunday. Former Asian Games silver medallist Lakshay Sheoran will lead India's challenge in men's trap alongside Jaswinder Singh and Zoravar Sandhu. In women's trap, Neeru, Preeti Rajak and Pragati Dubey will represent the country. In mixed team trap, Lakshay will pair with Neeru, while Sandhu will team up with Preeti. 'The squad has settled down and is training in right earnest,' said coach Vikram Chopra in a National Rifle Association of India release. 'This will be the last World Cup stage before the World Championships in Athens and it is important that things start falling into place at the right time,' he added. As many as 551 athletes from 73 nations will compete in the event here. Indian squad: Skeet (Men): Angad Vir Singh Bajwa, Anantjeet Singh Naruka, Mairaj Ahmed Khan. (Women) Maheshwari Chauhan, Raiza Dhillon, Ganemat Sekhon. Trap (Men): Lakshay Sheoran, Jaswinder Singh, Zoravar Singh Sandhu. (Women) Neeru Dhanda, Preeti Rajak Pragati Dubey. Trap Mixed Team: Lakshay Sheoran & Neeru Dhanda and Zoravar Sandhu & Preeti Rajak. PTI AM AM UNG This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
