Bhopal/New Delhi, May 2, 2026 — Speaking at the opening ceremony of the 24th Kumar Surendra Singh Memorial (KSSM) Shooting Championship at the Madhya Pradesh Shooting Academy in Bhopal, Shri Vishvas Kailash Sarang, Hon’ble Minister for Sports and Youth Welfare, Government of Madhya Pradesh, pledged full state support for NRAI’s grassroots talent hunt and the Shooting League of India (SLI).
2036 Vision & Madhya Pradesh Hosting Ambitions
Minister Sarang highlighted Madhya Pradesh’s mission to produce India’s highest share of shooting medallists for the 2036 Olympic Games, and expressed strong interest in having Madhya Pradesh host the franchise-based Shooting League of India.
“This competition is not only an important platform for the upcoming Shooting talent of the country, but also a most powerful one to pay homage to our former NRAI President, the Late Kumar Surendra Singh ji, whose contribution and vision towards developing the sport of Shooting in the country, can never be forgotten.” — Pawankumar Singh, Secretary General, NRAI
Secretary General Pawankumar Singh noted that state-led programmes such as Summer Camp Aroh-2026 and the Khelo M.P. Youth Games will directly support NRAI’s 75th-anniversary target of introducing 7.5 lakh school and college students to shooting.
Tournament Scale
- Participation: 3,800 shooting athletes representing 37 units nationwide
- Dual-Venue Format: Rifle events hosted in Bhopal; Pistol events hosted simultaneously at Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range, New Delhi