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Bangladesh Shooting Team Cleared for Asian Air Gun Championship in India

Bangladesh's interim government has granted permission for a shooting delegation to travel to India for the Asian Air Gun Championship. The delegation consists of shooter Robiul Islam and coach Sharmin Aktar. This marks a shift from the government's earlier decision to deny the national cricket team permission to travel to India for the T20 World Cup due to security concerns. The permission was confirmed by Bangladesh Shooting Federation General Secretary Aleya Ferdousi.

Key Points: Bangladesh Shooting Team Gets Nod for India Trip

  • Small delegation approved
  • Reversal of earlier travel denials
  • Shooter and coach to compete
  • Permission granted by interim government
  • Contrast with cricket team ban
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Bangladesh approves shooting team's India trip for Asian Air Gun Championship

Bangladesh approves a small shooting delegation for the Asian Air Gun Championship in India, reversing earlier security-based travel restrictions.

"The interim government of Bangladesh has granted them permission to travel to India - Aleya Ferdousi"

Dhaka, January 29

A shooting delegation from Bangladesh will be travelling to India to participate in the upcoming Asian Air Gun Championship.

This delegation is a small group representing Bangladesh, said an official from the Bangladesh Shooting Federation on Thursday.

"In the Bangladeshi delegation, there is one shooter and one coach. The shooter's name is Robiul Islam, and the coach's name is Sharmin Aktar. The interim government of Bangladesh has granted them permission to travel to India and take part in the competition", Aleya Ferdousi, General Secretary of Bangladesh Shooting Federation, told ANI over the phone.

"The Bangladeshi shooting delegation will travel to India on the 31st of January", she added.

Previously, the interim government of Bangladesh denied permission for the national cricket team to travel to India for the T20 World Cup due to security concerns. However, now, under the leadership of Professor Muhammad Yunus, the interim government has granted permission for the shooting delegation to travel to India.

Scotland was added to the T20 World Cup after the ICC replaced Bangladesh with them after the Bangladesh Cricket Board's (BCB) refusal to send its team to India for the marquee tournament due to security concerns.

Scotland will be captained by captain Richie Berrington and has previously participated in six of the nine editions of the T20 World Cup (2007, 2009, 2016, 2021, 2022, 2024).

Scotland has been placed in Group C and will face England, Italy, Nepal, and the West Indies. Their opening fixture will take place on 7th February at Eden Gardens against the West Indies.

- ANI

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Priya S
Interesting that they allowed the shooting team but not the cricket team. Security concerns for a big tournament like T20 WC are understandable, but it's sad for the fans. Bangladesh vs India matches are always thrilling!
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Rohit P
Welcome to India, Robiul Islam and Sharmin Aktar! Wishing you all the best for the championship. Our shooting contingent is also very strong, so it will be good competition. Let sports unite us.
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Sarah B
As an expat living in Delhi, I think this is a sensible decision. A smaller delegation is easier to manage security-wise. Hopefully, this builds trust for future larger sporting exchanges.
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Vikram M
The article is a bit confusing—mixes shooting with cricket and Scotland. Focus should be on the Asian Air Gun event. Anyway, glad our neighbours are participating. More such events should happen.
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Karthik V
Security is paramount, but I feel the cricket ban was an overreaction. India hosts international events flawlessly. This shooting permission shows a change in stance, maybe due to Prof. Yunus's leadership. Good development.

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