new delhi, April 27
Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Monday urged Indian shooters to support the country’s goal of becoming a top-10 global sporting power within a decade and praised the NRAI’s efforts to strengthen the sporting ecosystem in its 75th year.
The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) marked its 75th anniversary with a celebratory event attended by top sportspersons, including Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker and trap shooter Zoravar Singh, and announced an ambitious plan to introduce shooting to 7.5 lakh youth through grassroots outreach in this milestone year. “As the NRAI celebrates 75 remarkable years, it is encouraging to see Indian shooting embrace innovation and a long-term vision through initiatives like the Athlete App, grassroots outreach to 7.5 lakh youth, and the upcoming Shooting League of India,” said Mandaviya on the occasion. “These efforts will help identify talent, strengthen our sporting ecosystem, and create greater opportunities for athletes. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India has shown immense growth in sports, and with the right planning, integration, and commitment, we can emerge as one of the world’s leading sporting nations,” he added.
Mandaviya said he has witnessed the success story of Indian shooting and expressed confidence that it will continue to grow further.
“The performance of Indian shooters is heartening; we are winning more medals and the federation is also planning to start a league. A strong league structure will create more opportunities, expand the talent pool, and ensure athletes get better exposure and support.
