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Shooting Sport in India
Shooting has become a major Indian precision sport with strong international participation across rifle, pistol and shotgun disciplines.
Key points
- Includes rifle, pistol and shotgun events
- India has produced leading world and Olympic-level competitors
- Relies on precision, concentration and specialised training
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Country
India
India, also known as Bharat, is a diverse constitutional republic with a civilisational heritage extending across millennia and a modern democratic, scientific and cultural presence of global significance.
Sources and verification
- [1] Sports Authority of India — Sports Authority of India, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India Government Portal View source
Last verified: 25/10/2026