IPL-style Indian Shooting League Set to Launch in November
Indian shooting sports is about to witness a major overhaul with the launch of the Shooting League of India, an IPL-style competition that will bring together the country’s top shooters to compete against each other in a league format. The inaugural edition of the league is slated to take place from November 20 to December 2, with eight teams participating in the event.
According to NRAI (National Rifle Association of India) President Kalikesh Deo, the first edition of the Shooting League of India will be held at the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range in Delhi. The league will feature all six Olympic disciplines, including 10m air rifle, 10m air pistol, 25m sports pistol, 50m 3 Positions, trap, and skeet.
The idea behind the Shooting League of India is to create a more engaging and competitive format for Indian shooting sports, similar to the Indian Premier League (IPL) in cricket. The league will provide a platform for top shooters to compete against each other in a team format, with the aim of increasing the popularity and viewership of the sport.
The eight teams that will participate in the inaugural edition of the Shooting League of India have not been announced yet, but the NRAI is expected to reveal the teams soon. Each team will have a mix of experienced and young shooters, with the aim of promoting the sport and providing a platform for emerging talent.
The league will consist of a round-robin format, followed by playoffs and the final match. The teams will earn points based on their performance in each match, and the team with the highest points at the end of the league stage will qualify for the playoffs.
The Shooting League of India is an initiative of the NRAI, in collaboration with the government of India and other stakeholders. The league is expected to be a major boost to Indian shooting sports, which has seen a significant surge in popularity in recent years.
Indian shooting has been one of the most successful sports in the country, with Indian shooters winning numerous medals at international competitions, including the Olympics and the World Championships. The sport has been growing in popularity, with the introduction of new disciplines and formats, and the Shooting League of India is expected to be a major catalyst for this growth.
The league will also provide a platform for sponsors and advertisers to reach a wider audience, with the aim of increasing the commercial viability of Indian shooting sports. The NRAI has already secured several sponsors for the league, and is expected to announce more partnerships in the coming weeks.
The Shooting League of India is expected to be a major event in the Indian sports calendar, with the potential to attract a large audience and generate significant revenue. The league will provide a platform for Indian shooters to showcase their skills and compete against each other in a team format, with the aim of promoting the sport and increasing its popularity.
As the inaugural edition of the Shooting League of India approaches, fans of Indian shooting sports are eagerly waiting to see which team will emerge victorious. With the league’s unique format and the participation of top shooters from across the country, it promises to be an exciting and competitive event.
