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India will host the 2026 Asian Rifle/Pistol Cup, the nationwide taking pictures federation introduced on Wednesday, persevering with its drive to convey big-ticket occasions to the nation. The choice to provide India the continental match was taken by the chief committee of the Asian Taking pictures Confederation (ASC). In a letter to Nationwide Rifle Affiliation of India (NRAI) secretary common Ok. Sultan Singh from his counterpart at ASC, Eng. Duaij AlOtaibi, the host federation has been requested to tell the continental physique of the proposed dates for a similar.
Reacting to the event, Sultan Singh stated, “We’re delighted to have been allotted one more high worldwide Taking pictures competitors. We’re extraordinarily grateful to the chief committee of the ASC and guarantee them of placing our greatest foot ahead as all the time.” Additionally weighing in was NRAI president Kalikesh Narayan Singh Deo, who stated, “It’s one more proof of the stature of Indian taking pictures within the worldwide circuit and we’re extraordinarily happy that our high weapons will get one other alternative to sharpen their goal in entrance of residence followers towards the most effective on this planet.
“We thank the Authorities of India, the Ministry of Sports activities and the Sports activities Authority of India for the continual encouragement and help that they’ve been offering to Indian taking pictures in all its endeavours.” India had beforehand hosted the eighth Asian Air Gun competitors in 2015 adopted by the Asian Olympic Qualifiers a yr later.
India has additionally hosted a complete of six high Worldwide Taking pictures Sport Federation (ISSF) competitions moreover, together with two World Cup Finals, the latest being the one held final month in New Delhi.
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