Indian Shooting Sports Events

0341 INDIA OPEN COMPETITION IN AIR WEAPON NR EVENTS organized and conducted by the National Rifle Association of India at Asansol Rifle Club, West Bengal from 18th to 27th September, 2026.

The XVII South Zone Shooting Championship Competitions 2026 in Shotgun (NR) events will be held at Royal Pudukkottai Sports Club, H.H.Maharaja of Pudukkottai Shooting Range, Perungudipatti, Pudukkottai, Tamil Nadu from 29th August to 5th September 2026. Conducted by Tamil Nadu Shooting Association under the aegis of the National Rifle Association of India.

The XVII South Zone Shooting Championship 2026 in Rifle/Pistol events will be held at Vattiyoorkavu Shooting Range, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala from 31st August to 8th September, 2026, as per rules and regulations under NRAI Match Book (amended). This Championship will be conducted by Kerala State Rifle Association under the aegis of the National Rifle Association of India.

The 45th North Zone Shooting Championship 2026 in Rifle/Pistol events will be held at Trishul Shooting Range, Maharana Pratap Sports College, Raipur, Dehradun, Uttarakhand from 3rd to 8th September, 2026. This Championship will be conducted Uttrakhand Rifle Association under the aegis of the National Rifle Association of India and as per rules and regulations under NRAI Match Book.

The 13th West Zone Shooting Championship 2026 in Rifle (NR) events conducted by State Rifle Association of Goa under the aegis of the National Rifle Association of India.

The 13th West Zone Shooting Championship 2026 in Pistol (NR) events will be held at The Ahmedabad Military and Rifle Training Association Rifle Club, Mahaveer Marg, Old City, Khanpur, Ahmedabad, Gujarat-38000 from 7th to 13th September, 2026 as per rules and regulations under NRAI Match Book. This Championship will be conducted by State Rifle Association of Gujarat under the aegis of the National Rifle Association of India.

The 011 INDIA OPEN COMPETITION in (Rifle/Pistol) NR events organized and conducted by the National Rifle Association of India.

The XXXIV All India G. V. Mavalankar Shooting Championship in Pistol events will be held at The Ahmedabad Military and Rifle Training Association Rifle Club, Ahmedabad, Gujarat from 31st October to 10th November, 2025. This Championship will be conducted by Gujarat State Rifle Association under the aegis of the National Rifle Association of India. Athletes must achieve minimum qualifying scores as per NRAI Match Book to participate. The event includes various pistol disciplines and age categories, with specific eligibility criteria outlined. Athletes below the age of 12 years are not allowed to participate in firearm matches, and those below 10 years cannot participate in air weapon events. The entry fee is ₹950 per match plus GST, and entries must be submitted online through the NRAI system.

The XXVII All India Kumar Surendra Singh Inter School Shooting Championship 2025 will be held at Saragarhi Shooting Range, Guru Nanak College Campus, Velachery, Chennai, TN from 27th October to 4th November, 2025. This championship is open to school students across the country in individual and team events, representing their respective State Rifle Associations. Athletes must achieve the Minimum Qualifying Scores (MQS) during State Inter School Shooting Championships or recognized competitions to participate. The competition will follow ISSF rules and NRAI Match Book guidelines. Prize distributions will occur on specific dates for Air Pistol and Air Rifle events. Athletes must register online through the NRAI system, with specific deadlines for normal and late entries. Various age categories are available, including Junior, Youth, and Sub Youth, with specific eligibility criteria for participation.

The 9th East Zone Shooting Championship 2025 in Shotgun (NR) events will be held at Midnapore Rifle Club Shooting Range, West Bengal from 30th October to 2nd November, 2025. This championship is open to athletes belonging to the East Zone only. Athletes from para military forces, AI, ONGC and other affiliated units of NRAI, who are domicile or having posting in the Western States shall be eligible to represent their units with prior written permission from NRAI. Various age categories are available for participation, and specific rules apply to Deaf and Para athletes. The entry fee is ₹2000 plus GST, and entries must be submitted online through the NRAI system. Medals will be awarded based on performance, with specific criteria for eligibility.

The 44th North Zone Shooting Championship 2025 in RIFLE events will be held at Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Ranges, Tughlakabad, New Delhi from 27th to 31st October, 2025. This Championship will be conducted by Himachal Pradesh State Rifle Association under the aegis of the National Rifle Association of India and as per rules and regulations under NRAI Match Book.

The 44th North Zone Shooting Championship 2025 in Shotgun events will be held at Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Ranges, New Delhi, from 25th to 31st October, 2025. This championship is open to athletes from the North Zone states only. Athletes must adhere to the eligibility criteria and rules as per the NRAI Match Book. Various age categories are available, and medals will be awarded based on performance. The event will include competitions in Trap, Double Trap, and Skeet shooting. Athletes must register online and pay the entry fee before the deadlines.

The XXXIV All India G. V. Mavalankar Shooting Championship in Rifle events will be held at M.P. Shooting Academy, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh from 9th to 15th October, 2025. This Championship will be conducted by Madhya Pradesh State Rifle Association under the aegis of the National Rifle Association of India. Athletes must meet minimum qualifying scores to participate, and entries must be submitted online through the NRAI system. The event will follow the NRAI Match Book rules and regulations. Accommodation is available in Bhopal, and athletes are advised to book directly with hotels. Medals will be awarded based on performance, with specific rules regarding eligibility and scoring.

The XVI South Zone Shooting Championship 2025 in Pistol events will be held at Vattiyoorkavu Shooting Range, Thiruvanthapuram, Kerala from 11th to 14th October, 2025. This Championship is open to athletes belonging to the South Zone only. Athletes below the age of 12 years are not allowed to participate in firearm matches, and those below 10 years cannot participate in air weapon events. Various age categories are defined for participation, including Seniors, Juniors, Youth, Sub Youth, Masters, Senior Masters, and Super Masters. The event will feature multiple pistol disciplines, and athletes must register through the NRAI's online system. Entry fees apply, and there are specific eligibility criteria and rules for participation.