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India Claims First Asian Games 2026 Medal with Silver in 10m

India 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 read

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Yugan Sakthivel Claims Gold at ISSF Junior World Cup at 15 Years Old

At 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 read

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NRAI Partners with Balmer Lawrie for Athlete Travel Portal

In 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 read

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Esha Singh Smashes 25m Pistol World Record in Munich

India'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 read

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NRAI Announces Elite 22-Member Squad for Munich ISSF World C

NRAI 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

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Sonam Maskar Striking Gold at the 24th Kumar Surendra Singh

Sonam Maskar Striking Gold at the 24th Kumar Surendra Singh Memorial Shooting Championship The prestigious 24th Kumar Surendra Singh Memorial Shooting Championship , hosted at the world-class Madhya Pradesh State Shooting Academy in Bhopal, witnessed a spectacular display of precision and composure. In a fiercely contested field of India's top marksmen, Railways’ emerging shooting star, Sonam Utta

Sebastin Sanjay·May 16, 2026·4 min read