Five shooters from AP selected in National Squad Hyderabad, September 07: The National squad for 23rs All India G V Mavlankar Shooting Championship in Rifle/Pistol, Asansol 2013 announced. DR. SABIR ALI KHAN along with AHMED ABDUL HAQ KHAN, HYDER KHAN, P. POOJA, APRAJITA TIVARY all from Andhra Pradesh successfully grabbed their places in NATIONAL SQUAD 2013 (BIG BORE), 300 M RIFLE 3 POSITION. The events will be conducted by Asansol Rifle Club, an affiliate of West Bengal Rifle Association under the patronage of the National Rifle Association of India from 6th to 15th November 2013. Shooting is gaining popularity in India as a competitive sport. As a result, many of the talented shooters are being offered employment with corporate houses, public sector companies such as the ONGC, Indian Airlines and the Railways. The Army, BSF and CISF are also hiring shooters. Several prestigious educational institutions are also recognizing performances in this sport as criteria for admission. The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) was formed on April 17, 1951, to develop the shooting sport in India and impart training to civilians for self-defense. Shooting, in medieval times, originated as a means of survival. It was mainly practiced to hunt for animals and birds as a supplement for food requirements. Post-Industrial Revolution and with subsequent increase in agricultural output, hunting for food became less necessary. However, affluent people continued to hunt as a form of recreation. Over time, in an attempt to preserve disappearing species of wild life and put an end to indiscriminate poaching, the Government put restrictions on hunting. Some of those who used to hunt earlier then turned to target shooting as a sport. Still, for many years, shooting was restricted to the Royalty. It is only now that it is gaining recognition as a competitive sport among the masses.
Posted on: Sat, 07 Sep 2013 11:10:45 +0000
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