The opening ceremony, on Wednesday, was attended by Pawankumar Singh, Secretary General of NRAI, and Rajiv Bhatia, Secretary of NRAI, who officially opened the course. Experts Dhiraj Singh and Arun Wareshi will lead the program, guiding participants through the technical and practical aspects of officiating in shooting sports.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
This initiative is part of NRAI\u2019s ongoing effort to enhance the sport's technical ecosystem in India by training qualified and capable judges. Participants will also have the chance to advance and participate in the upcoming ISSF \u2018B\u2019 Judges Course, planned for June 2026.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Addressing the participants, Pawan Kumar Singh underscored the essential role of judges and juries in guaranteeing fairness, integrity, and the seamless organization of competitions. He pointed out that as shooting remains one of India\u2019s top Olympic sports, the importance of skilled technical officials becomes increasingly critical in upholding international standards.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Speaking on the occasion, he also reflected on NRAI\u2019s legacy, stating, \u201cThe NRAI was established in 1951 under the leadership of eminent personalities like G.V. Mavalankar, former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri, G.B. Pant, the first Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh and Yashwantrao Chavan, the first Chief Minister of Maharashtra along with several distinguished freedom fighters and national leaders who laid the foundation of this great institution. As we celebrate 75 years of NRAI, we remain committed to carrying forward their vision and values.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Addressing the participants, Pawan Kumar Singh underscored the essential role of judges and juries in guaranteeing fairness, integrity, and the seamless organization of competitions. He pointed out that as shooting remains one of India\u2019s top Olympic sports, the importance of skilled technical officials becomes increasingly critical in upholding international standards.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The NRAI National Judges Course remains a crucial element in developing a strong, professional officiating structure. It helps align Indian shooting sports with international benchmarks and trains the upcoming generation of technical officials.<\/p>\r\n\r\n