Overview
- Governing body
- NRAI
- Origin
- 19th century
- Olympic discipline
- Yes
- Category
- Precision
- Total players listed
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Shooting is one of India's most-followed disciplines. The NRAI oversees national federation activity, talent identification and Olympic qualification pathways. Major support flows in through TOPS and Khelo India for athletes who clear federation benchmarks.
Shooting is a recognised Olympic discipline, which shapes the entire high-performance pipeline in India. Athletes who break into the senior national camp become eligible for the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS), which funds international training stints, foreign coaches, sports science support, equipment and travel for ranking events. Below the senior tier, the Khelo India Youth Games, University Games and Winter Games act as the country's largest scouting net, feeding talent into the Khelo India Talent Development scheme where annual stipends, boarding and dedicated coaching are provided at SAI National Centres of Excellence and accredited academies. The Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports tracks every selected athlete's progress against published benchmarks, and underperformance can mean a drop from the scheme — the pathway is rigorous by design.
Shooting sits in the precision-sport category, where mental skill, repetition and equipment matter as much as raw athletic ability. The NRAI runs a rigorous national calendar that doubles as an international selection trial, and Indian competitors have a strong record at Asian, Commonwealth and World level. Private clubs and ranges supply most of the entry-level infrastructure, while SAI and dedicated national academies handle elite training.
At the grassroots, the route into Shooting typically starts at school under the School Games Federation of India (SGFI), at the inter-university level under the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), or through a private academy registered with the state association. The Khelo India Youth Games and Khelo India University Games are the largest single discovery platforms — athletes who reach the podium at these events become eligible for the Khelo India Talent Development scheme, which funds boarding, coaching, kit, education and a monthly stipend at accredited centres. State sports awards and central government jobs under the sports quota remain a powerful incentive for athletes from smaller towns.
Shooting originated in 19th century, and in India it has developed a distinct character shaped by the country's geography, demographics and sporting culture. Whether you want to compete, coach, sponsor, write about or simply follow Shooting, the practical starting point is the same: connect with your state association under the NRAI, identify the nearest SAI centre or accredited academy, and track the Khelo India and federation calendars for the events that decide selection at every level. India's most decorated Olympic discipline of the 21st century.
History
How shooting evolved globally and took root in India.
Shooting traces its modern origins to 19th century. Codified rules, standard equipment and international competition took shape as the sport spread beyond its birthplace, and NRAI is the body that carried it into organised Indian competition.
In India, shooting grew through princely-state patronage, defence-service teams, universities and state associations. Post-independence, the discipline was formalised under NRAI, national championships were instituted, and the Sports Authority of India (SAI) later brought it into the centralised high-performance system with dedicated centres, coaching cadres and sports-science support.
Shooting being on the Olympic programme reshaped its Indian pathway: Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) selection, Khelo India Talent Development stipends and international training stints became the norm for the country's leading athletes.
Indian Players
Loading…- Aahana NairKarnatakaNational Coach
National coach programming dry-fire, positional work and match simulation.
- Aanya ChopraArunachal PradeshMixed Team Air Pistol
Range officer certified for national and international competitions.
- Aanya MannPunjab50m Rifle 3 Positions
Para shooter competing in SH1/SH2 classes with adapted equipment.
- Aanya PandaHimachal Pradesh10m Air Pistol
Mixed team pistol shooter with steady nerves in final shot-off.
- Aanya ShindeHimachal PradeshJunior Shooter
50m rifle 3 positions shooter balancing prone, standing and kneeling.
- Aarav BhatiaKarnataka50m Rifle Prone
Range officer certified for national and international competitions.
- Aarav GhoshArunachal Pradesh25m Pistol
Sub-junior shooter with promising scores at national trials.
- Aarohi BhullarArunachal PradeshRange Officer
Mixed team pistol shooter with steady nerves in final shot-off.
- Aarohi DesaiTamil NaduMixed Team Air Rifle
50m rifle prone shooter with rock-solid position and clean group.
- Aarohi MannBiharPara Shooter
National coach programming dry-fire, positional work and match simulation.
- Aarush BhattacharyaMadhya Pradesh25m Rapid Fire Pistol
Para shooter competing in SH1/SH2 classes with adapted equipment.
- Abhinav BindraPunjab
India's first individual Olympic gold medallist (10m air rifle).
- Aditi MirMizoramMixed Team Air Pistol
10m air pistol shooter with steady hold and disciplined trigger release.
- Aditi TomarKeralaPara Shooter
Sub-junior shooter with promising scores at national trials.
- Aditya ChoudhuryManipur10m Air Pistol
Para shooter competing in SH1/SH2 classes with adapted equipment.
- Aditya MohantyServicesJunior Shooter
25m rapid fire pistol shooter with fast, accurate transitions across targets.
- Aditya ParmarArunachal PradeshJunior Shooter
50m rifle 3 positions shooter balancing prone, standing and kneeling.
- Advait KumarPunjabNational Coach
10m air pistol shooter with steady hold and disciplined trigger release.
- Advika PandaArunachal Pradesh25m Rapid Fire Pistol
Skeet shooter reading angles across all eight stations.
- Advika RaoTripuraJunior Shooter
Mixed team pistol shooter with steady nerves in final shot-off.
- Aisha GoswamiArunachal PradeshJunior Shooter
Junior shooter developing at Dr Karni Singh Range with structured plans.
- Aisha SinghRajasthanDouble Trap
Trap shooter with quick gun mount and confident second-barrel finishes.
- Ananya HazarikaPunjabRange Officer
Range officer certified for national and international competitions.
- Ananya NaiduLadakhMixed Team Air Pistol
25m rapid fire pistol shooter with fast, accurate transitions across targets.
- Anaya BeheraSikkim50m Pistol
50m rifle 3 positions shooter balancing prone, standing and kneeling.
- Anika RathodPuducherryDouble Trap
10m air rifle shooter with clean standing position and consistent inners.
- Anika ShaikhManipurTrap
Team captain leading squad selection and mixed team pairings.
- Anika TiwariTamil Nadu50m Pistol
Range officer certified for national and international competitions.
- Anvi JoshiAndhra PradeshNational Coach
Skeet shooter reading angles across all eight stations.
- Anvi PawarRajasthan10m Air Rifle
Team captain leading squad selection and mixed team pairings.
- Anvi TiwariSikkimMixed Team Air Rifle
10m air rifle shooter with clean standing position and consistent inners.
- Anvi TrivediUttarakhand50m Rifle Prone
Team captain leading squad selection and mixed team pairings.
- Aradhya AnsariKarnatakaNational Coach
Para shooter competing in SH1/SH2 classes with adapted equipment.
- Arjun BediJammu and Kashmir25m Rapid Fire Pistol
Mixed team pistol shooter with steady nerves in final shot-off.
- Arjun MirRajasthanNational Coach
Sub-junior shooter with promising scores at national trials.
- Arjun PandeyWest BengalRange Officer
Double trap specialist with fast follow-up and stable swing.
- Arjun RanaMizoramPara Shooter
25m rapid fire pistol shooter with fast, accurate transitions across targets.
- Ayaan SidhuJammu and KashmirNational Coach
50m rifle 3 positions shooter balancing prone, standing and kneeling.
- Bhavya RanaNagalandTrap
National coach programming dry-fire, positional work and match simulation.
- Bhavya SalunkheHaryanaSkeet
Range officer certified for national and international competitions.
- Charan MalhotraGujarat25m Pistol
10m air rifle shooter with clean standing position and consistent inners.
- Chirag DhillonJammu and Kashmir10m Air Rifle
National coach programming dry-fire, positional work and match simulation.
- Chirag PandaGujaratTeam Captain
10m air rifle shooter with clean standing position and consistent inners.
- Chirag ShaikhPunjabRange Officer
Sub-junior shooter with promising scores at national trials.
- Daksh RathoreOdisha50m Pistol
Trap shooter with quick gun mount and confident second-barrel finishes.
- Daksh SawantUttar Pradesh25m Pistol
Team captain leading squad selection and mixed team pairings.
- Dev JoshiPunjabRange Officer
25m rapid fire pistol shooter with fast, accurate transitions across targets.
- Dev PradhanHimachal PradeshMixed Team Air Pistol
Range officer certified for national and international competitions.
- Dev SalunkheUttarakhand50m Rifle 3 Positions
Skeet shooter reading angles across all eight stations.
- Devansh GoyalTripura10m Air Pistol
10m air rifle shooter with clean standing position and consistent inners.
- Devansh IyerJharkhand50m Rifle Prone
Skeet shooter reading angles across all eight stations.
- Devansh SidhuSikkimPara Shooter
10m air pistol shooter with steady hold and disciplined trigger release.
- Dhruv BajwaTelanganaTrap
National coach programming dry-fire, positional work and match simulation.
- Dhruv ChopraOdisha50m Pistol
Double trap specialist with fast follow-up and stable swing.
- Dhruv NayakChhattisgarhJunior Shooter
Sub-junior shooter with promising scores at national trials.
- Diya DhillonTripura25m Pistol
10m air rifle shooter with clean standing position and consistent inners.
- Diya SethiUttarakhandNational Coach
50m rifle prone shooter with rock-solid position and clean group.
- Diya SuryavanshiMaharashtra25m Rapid Fire Pistol
10m air pistol shooter with steady hold and disciplined trigger release.
- Diya TomarArunachal Pradesh10m Air Rifle
Junior shooter developing at Dr Karni Singh Range with structured plans.
- Eshaan SolankiChhattisgarh10m Air Pistol
10m air rifle shooter with clean standing position and consistent inners.
- Falak GrewalMaharashtra10m Air Pistol
Team captain leading squad selection and mixed team pairings.
- Gauri AnsariGujarat10m Air Pistol
25m rapid fire pistol shooter with fast, accurate transitions across targets.
- Gauri BuragohainDelhiJunior Shooter
Range officer certified for national and international competitions.
- Gauri SidhuHimachal PradeshMixed Team Air Pistol
Junior shooter developing at Dr Karni Singh Range with structured plans.
- Gauri YadavRajasthan10m Air Rifle
50m rifle prone shooter with rock-solid position and clean group.
- Hansika VermaWest BengalJunior Shooter
Range officer certified for national and international competitions.
- Hemant ChauhanBiharTeam Captain
Sub-junior shooter with promising scores at national trials.
- Indira BhullarHimachal Pradesh50m Rifle Prone
Range officer certified for national and international competitions.
- Indira KhannaLadakhSub-Junior Shooter
Mixed team pistol shooter with steady nerves in final shot-off.
- Ira GogoiJammu and KashmirPara Shooter
Para shooter competing in SH1/SH2 classes with adapted equipment.
- Ira SiddiquiRajasthan50m Pistol
25m rapid fire pistol shooter with fast, accurate transitions across targets.
- Ishaan IyerServicesSub-Junior Shooter
10m air pistol shooter with steady hold and disciplined trigger release.
- Ishita BhattacharyaPunjabSkeet
10m air rifle shooter with clean standing position and consistent inners.
- Ishita ChavanKarnatakaMixed Team Air Rifle
Junior shooter developing at Dr Karni Singh Range with structured plans.
- Ishita CheemaWest BengalMixed Team Air Rifle
Skeet shooter reading angles across all eight stations.
- Ishita MannMizoram25m Rapid Fire Pistol
Team captain leading squad selection and mixed team pairings.
- Jayesh SahuPunjab25m Rapid Fire Pistol
National coach programming dry-fire, positional work and match simulation.
- Jiya IyerGujarat50m Rifle 3 Positions
50m rifle 3 positions shooter balancing prone, standing and kneeling.
- Jiya PathanLadakh25m Pistol
Sub-junior shooter with promising scores at national trials.
- Kabir DuttaWest BengalSub-Junior Shooter
25m rapid fire pistol shooter with fast, accurate transitions across targets.
- Karan MehtaTelangana50m Rifle Prone
Junior shooter developing at Dr Karni Singh Range with structured plans.
- Karan PanditWest BengalRange Officer
Trap shooter with quick gun mount and confident second-barrel finishes.
- Karan RanaPunjabTeam Captain
10m air pistol shooter with steady hold and disciplined trigger release.
- Kavya BrarTripuraJunior Shooter
Mixed team pistol shooter with steady nerves in final shot-off.
- Kavya KonwarTelanganaRange Officer
50m rifle prone shooter with rock-solid position and clean group.
- Kavya MohantyKeralaDouble Trap
Para shooter competing in SH1/SH2 classes with adapted equipment.
- Khushi ChandelaPunjab10m Air Pistol
50m rifle 3 positions shooter balancing prone, standing and kneeling.
- Kiara PathanDelhiSkeet
Junior shooter developing at Dr Karni Singh Range with structured plans.
- Krishna KumarTamil NaduRange Officer
Para shooter competing in SH1/SH2 classes with adapted equipment.
- Kritika DeshmukhManipurNational Coach
Skeet shooter reading angles across all eight stations.
- Kunal SarmaSikkim50m Rifle 3 Positions
Sub-junior shooter with promising scores at national trials.
- Lakshay DhillonChandigarhNational Coach
Trap shooter with quick gun mount and confident second-barrel finishes.
- Lakshay KumarRajasthanMixed Team Air Pistol
50m rifle 3 positions shooter balancing prone, standing and kneeling.
- Lavanya JoshiLadakh10m Air Rifle
Sub-junior shooter with promising scores at national trials.
- Lavanya KhannaAndhra PradeshDouble Trap
Skeet shooter reading angles across all eight stations.
- Lavanya MenonHimachal Pradesh10m Air Pistol
National coach programming dry-fire, positional work and match simulation.
- Lavanya SharmaGoaPara Shooter
Junior shooter developing at Dr Karni Singh Range with structured plans.
- Manav KalitaManipurPara Shooter
Trap shooter with quick gun mount and confident second-barrel finishes.
- Manu BhakerHaryana
First Indian shooter to win two Olympic medals at a single Games.
- Manvi GoyalRajasthan50m Pistol
50m rifle 3 positions shooter balancing prone, standing and kneeling.
- Manvi KhannaGujaratRange Officer
Sub-junior shooter with promising scores at national trials.
- Manvi MishraMadhya PradeshNational Coach
Mixed team pistol shooter with steady nerves in final shot-off.
- Meera AggarwalUttar PradeshMixed Team Air Rifle
25m rapid fire pistol shooter with fast, accurate transitions across targets.
- Meera BoseChandigarh10m Air Pistol
Team captain leading squad selection and mixed team pairings.
- Mihir WaniChhattisgarhSub-Junior Shooter
Team captain leading squad selection and mixed team pairings.
- Myra HazarikaServicesSkeet
National coach programming dry-fire, positional work and match simulation.
- Nakul MehtaNagalandMixed Team Air Pistol
National coach programming dry-fire, positional work and match simulation.
- Navya KrishnanPunjabNational Coach
25m rapid fire pistol shooter with fast, accurate transitions across targets.
- Navya MishraMaharashtraDouble Trap
Range officer certified for national and international competitions.
- Navya SandhuBiharRange Officer
10m air rifle shooter with clean standing position and consistent inners.
- Neha GuptaOdisha25m Pistol
Trap shooter with quick gun mount and confident second-barrel finishes.
- Neha KhannaAssamTeam Captain
Skeet shooter reading angles across all eight stations.
- Neha MishraKeralaTrap
National coach programming dry-fire, positional work and match simulation.
- Nisha ChavanHaryanaRange Officer
10m air rifle shooter with clean standing position and consistent inners.
- Nisha ChoudhuryTelangana25m Rapid Fire Pistol
National coach programming dry-fire, positional work and match simulation.
- Nisha SethiAndhra PradeshMixed Team Air Pistol
25m rapid fire pistol shooter with fast, accurate transitions across targets.
- Nitya KumarKeralaSub-Junior Shooter
50m rifle prone shooter with rock-solid position and clean group.
- Ojasvi QureshiMaharashtraDouble Trap
Junior shooter developing at Dr Karni Singh Range with structured plans.
- Ojasvi RoutManipur10m Air Pistol
10m air pistol shooter with steady hold and disciplined trigger release.
- Om AggarwalGoaRange Officer
10m air rifle shooter with clean standing position and consistent inners.
- Om YadavTelanganaPara Shooter
50m rifle prone shooter with rock-solid position and clean group.
- Pari PandeyChandigarhRange Officer
Double trap specialist with fast follow-up and stable swing.
- Pranav SidhuGoa50m Rifle 3 Positions
10m air rifle shooter with clean standing position and consistent inners.
- Pratik DasChandigarhJunior Shooter
Skeet shooter reading angles across all eight stations.
- Pratik JoshiMizoramPara Shooter
National coach programming dry-fire, positional work and match simulation.
- Pratik KarnikMaharashtraRange Officer
Double trap specialist with fast follow-up and stable swing.
- Pratik MehtaPuducherryMixed Team Air Pistol
Sub-junior shooter with promising scores at national trials.
- Prisha KapoorOdisha50m Rifle 3 Positions
Double trap specialist with fast follow-up and stable swing.
- Rahi SarnobatMaharashtra
First Indian woman shooter to win Asian Games gold.
- Rahul QureshiMeghalayaRange Officer
10m air pistol shooter with steady hold and disciplined trigger release.
- Rajyavardhan Singh RathoreRajasthan
First Indian individual Olympic silver medallist; former Union Sports Minister.
- Reyansh BhatUttar PradeshJunior Shooter
Range officer certified for national and international competitions.
- Reyansh SayyadMadhya PradeshJunior Shooter
Junior shooter developing at Dr Karni Singh Range with structured plans.
- Riya BaruahChandigarh50m Rifle Prone
Para shooter competing in SH1/SH2 classes with adapted equipment.
- Riya MukherjeeTelanganaSub-Junior Shooter
Skeet shooter reading angles across all eight stations.
- Riya SethiJammu and Kashmir50m Rifle Prone
Junior shooter developing at Dr Karni Singh Range with structured plans.
- Rohan DarNagaland25m Pistol
50m rifle prone shooter with rock-solid position and clean group.
- Rohan ParmarDelhiSub-Junior Shooter
Para shooter competing in SH1/SH2 classes with adapted equipment.
- Rohan RathoreMizoramJunior Shooter
Para shooter competing in SH1/SH2 classes with adapted equipment.
- Ruchi SolankiAndhra Pradesh50m Rifle 3 Positions
Mixed team pistol shooter with steady nerves in final shot-off.
- Rudra MalhotraGujaratTrap
Sub-junior shooter with promising scores at national trials.
- Saanvi JadhavNagalandJunior Shooter
Junior shooter developing at Dr Karni Singh Range with structured plans.
- Sahil GrewalTripuraTeam Captain
Mixed team pistol shooter with steady nerves in final shot-off.
- Sahil ShindeMadhya PradeshTrap
10m air pistol shooter with steady hold and disciplined trigger release.
- Samar DarMeghalaya25m Pistol
50m rifle 3 positions shooter balancing prone, standing and kneeling.
- Sara RaoLadakh25m Rapid Fire Pistol
Team captain leading squad selection and mixed team pairings.
- Sara SawantRajasthanMixed Team Air Rifle
Mixed team pistol shooter with steady nerves in final shot-off.
- Sarabjot SinghHaryana
Olympic bronze medallist with Manu Bhaker in 10m air pistol mixed team.
- Shanaya AgarwalUttarakhand25m Pistol
Range officer certified for national and international competitions.
- Shanaya BansalArunachal PradeshMixed Team Air Pistol
Junior shooter developing at Dr Karni Singh Range with structured plans.
- Shanaya DeshpandeKerala10m Air Rifle
50m rifle 3 positions shooter balancing prone, standing and kneeling.
- Shanaya GoswamiOdishaSkeet
Range officer certified for national and international competitions.
- Shanaya KhanOdishaMixed Team Air Pistol
25m rapid fire pistol shooter with fast, accurate transitions across targets.
- Shanaya SandhuMaharashtraTrap
50m rifle 3 positions shooter balancing prone, standing and kneeling.
- Shivam BajwaPunjabJunior Shooter
10m air rifle shooter with clean standing position and consistent inners.
- Shivam BhatiaMadhya PradeshSub-Junior Shooter
Trap shooter with quick gun mount and confident second-barrel finishes.
- Shivani AnsariManipur25m Rapid Fire Pistol
Team captain leading squad selection and mixed team pairings.
- Shivani SharmaLadakhTeam Captain
Trap shooter with quick gun mount and confident second-barrel finishes.
- Siddharth BrarPuducherryRange Officer
50m rifle prone shooter with rock-solid position and clean group.
- Siddharth DasUttarakhand50m Rifle 3 Positions
Junior shooter developing at Dr Karni Singh Range with structured plans.
- Siddharth WaniServices25m Rapid Fire Pistol
Para shooter competing in SH1/SH2 classes with adapted equipment.
- Siddharth YadavLadakhNational Coach
Range officer certified for national and international competitions.
- Swapnil KusaleMaharashtra
First Indian Olympic medallist in 50m rifle 3-positions.
- Tanish PandeyHaryanaPara Shooter
Double trap specialist with fast follow-up and stable swing.
- Tanish PawarJammu and Kashmir50m Rifle Prone
10m air pistol shooter with steady hold and disciplined trigger release.
- Tanvi MannHimachal PradeshTeam Captain
Double trap specialist with fast follow-up and stable swing.
- Tanvi NayakMaharashtra25m Rapid Fire Pistol
Sub-junior shooter with promising scores at national trials.
- Tanvi SethiTamil Nadu25m Pistol
50m rifle 3 positions shooter balancing prone, standing and kneeling.
- Tarun BhullarKarnatakaMixed Team Air Pistol
Mixed team pistol shooter with steady nerves in final shot-off.
- Tejas ShaikhTripura25m Rapid Fire Pistol
Range officer certified for national and international competitions.
- Tejas SiddiquiJammu and KashmirSkeet
10m air rifle shooter with clean standing position and consistent inners.
- Tejas YadavKarnatakaSkeet
Range officer certified for national and international competitions.
- Trisha BaigHimachal PradeshTeam Captain
50m rifle 3 positions shooter balancing prone, standing and kneeling.
- Trisha GoswamiChhattisgarhTrap
Trap shooter with quick gun mount and confident second-barrel finishes.
- Trisha MahapatraWest Bengal50m Rifle 3 Positions
25m rapid fire pistol shooter with fast, accurate transitions across targets.
- Trisha MansuriTamil NaduSkeet
50m rifle prone shooter with rock-solid position and clean group.
- Trisha SandhuRajasthan50m Rifle 3 Positions
Team captain leading squad selection and mixed team pairings.
- Uday GillBiharSub-Junior Shooter
25m rapid fire pistol shooter with fast, accurate transitions across targets.
- Uday TrivediPunjab50m Pistol
25m rapid fire pistol shooter with fast, accurate transitions across targets.
- Urvi AggarwalPuducherry10m Air Pistol
10m air pistol shooter with steady hold and disciplined trigger release.
- Urvi KapoorPuducherry50m Rifle 3 Positions
50m rifle prone shooter with rock-solid position and clean group.
- Urvi MansuriTelanganaPara Shooter
Range officer certified for national and international competitions.
- Urvi PradhanHimachal PradeshMixed Team Air Rifle
25m rapid fire pistol shooter with fast, accurate transitions across targets.
- Utkarsh BhattacharyaNagalandSub-Junior Shooter
25m rapid fire pistol shooter with fast, accurate transitions across targets.
- Utkarsh MohantyUttarakhand50m Rifle 3 Positions
10m air pistol shooter with steady hold and disciplined trigger release.
- Vanya MahapatraLadakhRange Officer
Mixed team pistol shooter with steady nerves in final shot-off.
- Vanya MalhotraDelhi50m Pistol
Sub-junior shooter with promising scores at national trials.
- Varun DubeyDelhi25m Rapid Fire Pistol
10m air pistol shooter with steady hold and disciplined trigger release.
- Varun PathanMeghalayaSkeet
National coach programming dry-fire, positional work and match simulation.
- Veer MahapatraChandigarh10m Air Pistol
Trap shooter with quick gun mount and confident second-barrel finishes.
- Veer SalunkheMizoramMixed Team Air Rifle
Mixed team pistol shooter with steady nerves in final shot-off.
- Vibha BhosleRajasthanSub-Junior Shooter
Para shooter competing in SH1/SH2 classes with adapted equipment.
- Vibha MehtaLadakh10m Air Rifle
50m rifle prone shooter with rock-solid position and clean group.
- Vibha SayyadTelanganaTrap
National coach programming dry-fire, positional work and match simulation.
- Vivaan TrivediJammu and Kashmir10m Air Rifle
Mixed team pistol shooter with steady nerves in final shot-off.
- Yash BrarChandigarh50m Rifle 3 Positions
10m air pistol shooter with steady hold and disciplined trigger release.
- Yash QureshiLadakh25m Rapid Fire Pistol
50m rifle 3 positions shooter balancing prone, standing and kneeling.
- Yash SubramaniamMeghalaya50m Rifle 3 Positions
Sub-junior shooter with promising scores at national trials.
- Yuvraj DeshmukhMizoramNational Coach
Trap shooter with quick gun mount and confident second-barrel finishes.
- Yuvraj JadhavNagalandNational Coach
Range officer certified for national and international competitions.
- Yuvraj JoshiTamil NaduJunior Shooter
Team captain leading squad selection and mixed team pairings.
- Zara DarAssamMixed Team Air Pistol
25m rapid fire pistol shooter with fast, accurate transitions across targets.
- Zara DubeyArunachal PradeshPara Shooter
Double trap specialist with fast follow-up and stable swing.
- Zoya KulkarniUttar PradeshMixed Team Air Pistol
50m rifle prone shooter with rock-solid position and clean group.
- Zoya SandhuManipur10m Air Rifle
Double trap specialist with fast follow-up and stable swing.
- Zoya SuryavanshiWest Bengal25m Rapid Fire Pistol
Skeet shooter reading angles across all eight stations.
Rules
Competitors shoot a fixed number of shots or ends within a set time to a scored target, with electronic scoring where available. Equipment (bow, rifle, pistol, ammunition, sight) must meet federation specification and passes an equipment check before the event. Range safety, cease-fire and line commands are absolute and any breach means disqualification.
Authoritative rulebook: NRAI. Age-group and school-level variations are published by SGFI and the state associations each season.
Positions
Key roles, events or positions inside a shooting squad or competition.
- Rifle / pistol events10m air, 25m and 50m disciplines shot to an electronic target.
- Shotgun eventsTrap and skeet — moving clay targets scored on hits.
- Archery — recurve & compoundRanking round and head-to-head elimination matches.
- Team eventsThree-athlete team formats contested at Asian, Commonwealth, World and Olympic level.
Equipment
Standard kit and infrastructure required to train and compete in shooting at a federation-recognised event.
- Federation-approved bow, rifle, pistol or firearm
- Ammunition, arrows, sight, stabiliser and quiver
- Shooting jacket, glove, boot and glasses
- Electronic or paper target system
- Range with certified backstop and shooting positions
Governing body
NRAI is the recognised national body for Shooting in India. It sets the domestic calendar, selection norms, coaching curriculum and anti-doping compliance, and is affiliated to the international federation for shooting. State associations under NRAI run age-group competition and feed the national talent pipeline.
- Origin
- 19th century
- Olympic
- Yes
- Category
- Precision
Major Indian Events
Domestic championships, Khelo India events, National Games and franchise leagues that shape the shooting calendar in India.
- NRAI Senior National Championship
The primary domestic shooting title and the main selection trial for the senior India team.
- NRAI Junior & Sub-Junior National Championship
Age-group nationals that feed the Khelo India Talent Development scheme and the senior camp.
- Khelo India Youth Games & University Games — Shooting
India's largest multi-sport scouting platform; medallists become eligible for KIA stipends and boarding at accredited centres.
- National Games of India — Shooting
Quadrennial multi-sport meet contested by state teams; state governments give cash awards, jobs and land grants to medallists.
International Events
Continental and world-level competitions where India competes in shooting.
- Olympic Games
Shooting is on the Olympic programme; qualification runs through NRAI and the international federation's ranking events.
- Asian Games & Asian Championships
Continental championship pathway sanctioned by NRAI; medallists receive central and state cash awards.
- Commonwealth Games / Championships
Commonwealth-level competition where India regularly fields medal contenders in shooting.
- World Championships
The senior world title event of the international federation — the peak of the shooting calendar outside the Olympic year.
Leagues
No dedicated professional league is currently catalogued for shooting. The national championship under NRAI remains the top domestic competition.
All leagues →International Players
Globally recognised shooting athletes to know outside India.
- Kim Woo-jin (South Korea)Olympic and World archery champion.
- Jean Quiquampoix (France)Olympic 25m rapid-fire pistol champion.
- Amber Rutter (Great Britain)Olympic skeet medallist.
- Kim Ye-ji (South Korea)Olympic 25m pistol medallist.
Records
Where to find India's official shooting record book.
- Olympic medalsTracked
Individual and team Olympic medals for India in shooting are logged on the official IOC and IOA archives.
- Asian Games medalsTracked
India's Asian Games results in shooting are compiled by the Indian Olympic Association and the NRAI.
- Commonwealth medalsTracked
Commonwealth Games and Commonwealth Championship medals in shooting are maintained by the NRAI.
- World Championship medalsTracked
Senior, junior and youth World Championship medal records are held by the international federation for shooting and mirrored by NRAI.
- National record holdersFederation register
NRAI publishes the current senior, junior and sub-junior national records and updates them after every ratified event.
Career Options
Ways to build a career in shooting — on the field, on the sidelines and behind the scenes.
- Ranked competitor on the ISSF / WA / WCBS circuit with federation support
- Coach and range master — federation certification
- Referee, jury member and equipment control officer
- Armourer, gunsmith, bow technician and range operator
- Range and academy ownership
- Sports quota government jobs and sponsorship deals
Related academies
20 listed- SAI Central Regional Centre, BhopalNationalBhopal, Madhya Pradesh · Since 1990
Hosts the only national sailing academy and MP's elite multi-sport hub.
- Anglian Medal Hunt Sports AcademyEliteBengaluru, Karnataka · Since 2010
Private high-performance management group that mentored Olympic medallists.
- Olympic Gold Quest HPCEliteMumbai, Maharashtra · Since 2001
Foundation backing India's leading Olympic medal contenders with full athlete support.
- Abhinav Bindra Targeting Performance CentreEliteChandigarh, Chandigarh · Since 2016
Sport-science-led centre founded by India's first individual Olympic gold medallist.
- Lakshya Institute of ShootingNationalPune, Maharashtra · Since 2008
Pune-based rifle and pistol academy feeding the national shooting squad.
- Manav Rachna Shooting AcademyNationalFaridabad, Haryana · Since 2012
Has produced multiple junior world-cup medallists in rifle and pistol.
- Gun For Glory Shooting AcademyElitePune, Maharashtra · Since 2011
Founded by Olympic medallist Gagan Narang; nationwide chain of shooting ranges.
- Jagatpura Sports Complex Shooting AcademyStateJaipur, Rajasthan · Since 2008
Rajasthan's central rifle/pistol/shotgun academy.
- Dr Karni Singh Shooting Range AcademyEliteNew Delhi, Delhi · Since 1982
India's premier international shooting range and senior training base.
- Abhinav Bindra Targeting Centre, BhubaneswarEliteBhubaneswar, Odisha · Since 2019
Sport-science and biomechanics centre at the Kalinga complex.
- Tripura State Rifle AcademyStateAgartala, Tripura · Since 2011
Northeast's principal rifle and pistol training centre.
- CRPF Sports AcademyNationalGurugram, Haryana · Since 1980
Central Reserve Police Force's multi-sport training centre.
Government Schemes
…Central and state schemes that fund training, stipends and awards for shooting athletes and academies.
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Common questions about shooting in India.
Who governs Shooting in India?▾
NRAI is the recognised national federation for Shooting in India. State associations under NRAI run age-group and state-level competition and feed the national talent pipeline.
Is Shooting an Olympic sport?▾
Yes, Shooting is on the Olympic programme. Selection for India runs through NRAI and the international federation's ranking events, and top athletes are typically funded through TOPS.
How do I start playing Shooting in India?▾
Join a school team under SGFI, a college team under AIU, or a private academy affiliated to your state association. From there, age-group state championships and Khelo India events are the standard route into the national pipeline.
What government schemes support Shooting athletes?▾
The core schemes are Khelo India (talent development stipends, scholarships and boarding at accredited centres), TOPS (funding for elite athletes preparing for the Olympics, Asian Games and Commonwealth Games), and state-government cash awards, jobs and land grants for medallists. Federation-specific schemes may also apply.
Where can I train for Shooting?▾
Sports Authority of India (SAI) national centres of excellence, Khelo India accredited academies, state sports institutes and private academies registered with the state association are the standard training venues. The Academies section on this page lists options.
How are Indian Shooting athletes selected for international events?▾
NRAI runs selection trials — typically the senior national championship, a dedicated trial event, or ranking-based selection — and publishes the selection policy each season. Objective criteria (times, distances, ranking points, weight-class results) dominate at the elite level.
Shooting in every state & UT
Dedicated pages for Shooting in each Indian state and Union Territory — academies, schemes, athletes and how to start.
- Shooting in Andhra Pradesh
- Shooting in Arunachal Pradesh
- Shooting in Assam
- Shooting in Bihar
- Shooting in Chhattisgarh
- Shooting in Goa
- Shooting in Gujarat
- Shooting in Haryana
- Shooting in Himachal Pradesh
- Shooting in Jharkhand
- Shooting in Karnataka
- Shooting in Kerala
- Shooting in Madhya Pradesh
- Shooting in Maharashtra
- Shooting in Manipur
- Shooting in Meghalaya
- Shooting in Mizoram
- Shooting in Nagaland
- Shooting in Odisha
- Shooting in Punjab
- Shooting in Rajasthan
- Shooting in Sikkim
- Shooting in Tamil Nadu
- Shooting in Telangana
- Shooting in Tripura
- Shooting in Uttar Pradesh
- Shooting in Uttarakhand
- Shooting in West Bengal
- Shooting in Andaman & Nicobar Islands
- Shooting in Chandigarh
- Shooting in Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu
- Shooting in Delhi
- Shooting in Jammu & Kashmir
- Shooting in Ladakh
- Shooting in Lakshadweep
- Shooting in Puducherry