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Former World No. 1 Pistol Shooter Jitu Rai Hails SLI As 'new Face Of Shooting In India'

By IANS News January 16, 2026 • 17:14 PM View: 282

Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna: Indian shooting legend and Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Awardee Jitu Rai believes the upcoming Shooting League of India (SLI) will play a defining role in expanding the sport’s reach in the country while raising competitive standards for Indian shooters.

Speaking on the sidelines of the launch of the UP Prometheans, a franchise in the SLI, Rai said the league will give shooting a powerful platform to connect elite performances with wider public engagement.

"This is a new face for shooting in India. This is a platform where people from all over the world can watch shooting. Even if you don’t know much about the sport, you can still watch it and understand it. When you watch it, you start discovering your own interest and inner talent," Rai said.

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