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Double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker has been nominated in the Pistol category among 22 global candidates for the ISSF Athletes Committee 2026–2030 elections during the Cairo and Doha World Championships.
Sebastin Sanjay·Nov 11, 2026·2 min readIndia Claims First Asian Games 2026 Medal with Silver in 10m Air Rifle Women's Team Event India opened its medal tally at the Asian Games 2026 in spectacular fashion, securing a prestigious silver medal in the 10m Air Rifle Women's Team event. The trio of Elavenil Valarivan , Sonam Maskar , and Vidarsa K. Vinod delivered an impressive collective performance at the Aichi Prefectural General Shootin
Sebastin Sanjay·Sep 20, 2026·2 min readAt just 15 years old, India's Yugan Sakthivel Muthukumaar produced a sensational performance to claim the gold medal in the Trap Men Junior event at the ISSF Junior World Cup Shotgun. The rising prodigy displayed remarkable composure and world-class marksmanship, hitting 27 targets in a nerve-wracking final to narrowly edge out Italy's Francesco Tanfoglio, who secured silver with 26 hits. Demonstrating grit throughout the competition, Yugan navigated a high-stakes qualification shoot-off against Spain's Eduard Salichs just to earn his place in the final before delivering India's first medal of the prestigious tournament. Read on to discover the thrilling story behind this teenage shooting star's historic victory on the global stage.
Sebastin Sanjay·Sep 20, 2026·2 min readIn a landmark move for Indian sports administration, the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) has partnered with Balmer Lawrie & Co. Ltd. to launch a dedicated digital travel management platform for Indian shooters. The customized Self-Booking Tool (SSBT) is designed to streamline domestic logistics for approximately 80,000 registered shooters, technical officials, and federation members during intensive state and national tournament seasons. By integrating official competition itineraries and personal travel solutions into a single unified login framework, the portal significantly reduces administrative and financial stress on athletes. NRAI President Kalikesh Narayan Singh Deo highlighted that removing operational travel burdens allows shooters to focus entirely on performance, setting a new precedent for sports federations in India.
Sebastin Sanjay·Aug 12, 2026·3 min readIndia's shooting sensation Esha Singh made history at the ISSF World Cup in Munich, securing a gold medal and shattering the women's 25m pistol world record with an incredible 43 points out of 50. Discover how her flawless performance, determination, and champion mindset propelled her past the world's elite competitors to cement her status as an international shooting legend.
Sebastin Sanjay·May 28, 2026·4 min readNRAI Announces Elite 22-Member Squad for Munich ISSF World Cup: Manu Bhaker to Lead Indian Charge The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) has officially announced a formidable 22-member squad for the upcoming ISSF Rifle/Pistol World Cup in Munich, Germany. Scheduled to take place from May 24 to 31, this prestigious tournament is widely regarded as one of shooting's premier annual events. Th
Sebastin Sanjay·May 25, 2026·3 min read
