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India hosts first-ever International Shooting Sport Federation A Coaches Course in Surajkund in Haryana. Photo credit: NRAI Image Source: IANS

India Hosts First-ever International Shooting Sport Federation 'A' Coaches Course In Surajkund

By IANS News October 10, 2026 • 22:14 PM View: 10

ISSF Academy Director Vesa Nissinen: In a major milestone for Indian shooting, the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) 'A' Coaches Course commenced on Saturday at Taj Surajkund. This marks the first time that the ISSF's premier coaching certification programme is being held in India.

A total of 30 candidates are participating in the landmark course. The cohort comprises 29 coaches from India and one from the United States of America. The programme focuses on elite technical standards, sport psychology, biomechanics and modern high-performance training methods.