India awarded hosting rights for Asian Rifle/Pistol Cup 2026

Khel Today Bureau

New Delhi: The executive committee of the Asian Shooting Confederation (ASC) has decided to award the hosting rights for the Asian Rifle/Pistol Cup 2026 to India, the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) has announced. In a letter to K. Sultan Singh, Secretary General, NRAI, from Eng. Duaij AlOtaibi, Secretary General, ASC, the host federation has been asked to inform the continental body of the proposed dates for the same.

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Reacting to the development, Shri. K. Sultan Singh said, “We are delighted to have been allotted yet another top international Shooting competition. We are extremely grateful to the executive committee of the ASC and assure them of putting our best foot forward as always.”

Also weighing in was Shri. Kalikesh Narayan Singh Deo, President, NRAI, saying, “It is yet another proof of the stature of Indian shooting in the international circuit and we are extremely pleased that our top guns will get another opportunity to sharpen their aim in front of home fans against the best in the world. We thank the Government of India, the Ministry of Sports and the Sports Authority of India for the continuous encouragement and support that they have been providing to Indian shooting in all its endeavors.”

India had previously hosted the 8th Asian Air Gun competition in the year 2015 followed by the Asian Olympic Qualifiers a year later. In the same period, India has also hosted a total of six top International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) competitions additionally, including two World Cup Finals, the most recent being the ISSF World Cup Final Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun held last month in New Delhi.