India to host junior shooting World Cup for the first time in 2025

NEW DELHI: India has been selected to host the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) Junior World Cup for the first time in the latter half of 2025, marking a significant milestone for the country in the realm of shooting sports.
The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) has been granted the hosting rights by the ISSF for this premier junior international competition encompassing Rifle, Pistol, and Shotgun events.
This development positions India as a key player in the international shooting sports arena, following its hosting of the senior World Cup in Bhopal in 2023 and the ISSF World Cup Final earlier in 2024.
NRAI President, Kalikesh Narayan Singh Deo, expressed enthusiasm and gratitude towards the Government of India and the Ministry of Sports for their support in enhancing the sport within the nation.
“We had a very fruitful executive committee meeting of the ISSF in Rome last month and all member federations as well as the ISSF President Luciano Rossi were all praise with the way India has been hosting top international Shooting competitions and helping to grow the sport globally," he said.
"We obviously got the sense then but now that the official confirmation has come, we are excited and energised to put our best foot forward as usual. We are of course indebted to the Government of India and the Ministry of Sports for supporting in every possible way, our efforts to grow the sport in the country.”
The NRAI is committed to showcasing its capabilities in organizing such a significant event.
The ISSF has requested the NRAI to propose two potential time slots for the competition, either in September-October or from the end of October to the beginning of November, to facilitate preparation by member federations.
This event will be the ninth major shooting championship hosted by India in the last decade and represents the first ISSF Junior World Cup to be held in the country.
It is anticipated to act as a catalyst for grassroots development in shooting sports in India.
Additionally, the first-ever Shooting League of India (SLI) is scheduled for the first half of 2025, alongside the regular national competitions, culminating in the national championships.