Excelsior Sports Correspondent
NEW DELHI, Apr 27: The 75th Anniversary of the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) was celebrated at New Delhi, with the presence of Olympians, international shooters and officials.
Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Dr Mansukh Mandaviya lauded NRAI on its 75-year journey and praised its role in enhancing India’s global standing in shooting sports. He also highlighted the upcoming Shooting League in India and launched the NRAI App along with the anniversary logo to improve accessibility and transparency in the sport.
On the occasion, the contributions of SS Sodhi, Governing Body Member of NRAI and President of the J&K Rifle Association, along with his team in Jammu and Kashmir, were appreciated for promoting shooting sports in the region. Dr Mandaviya also acknowledged the progress of sports development in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.
During the interaction, SS Sodhi urged the development of international-level sports infrastructure in Jammu and Kashmir to nurture young talent. He also thanked the Minister for his recent visit to Srinagar. The Minister assured continued Government support for sports infrastructure, talent identification, and athlete development across Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.
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