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India to Host 2027 Asian Shooting Championship with 8 Olympic Quotas

India has been selected to host the Asian Rifle/Pistol Championship in December 2027 at the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range in New Delhi. The event will carry significant weight as it will distribute eight continental quota places for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. This follows India's recent success in qualifying a record 21 shooters for the Paris 2024 Olympics, where they won three bronze medals. The announcement comes as New Delhi is currently hosting the 2025 edition of the championship, featuring a massive Indian contingent of 118 athletes.

Key Points: India Hosts 2027 Asian Rifle/Pistol Championship, 8 Olympic Quotas

  • 8 LA 2028 Olympic quotas on offer
  • Event at Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range
  • India sent record 21 shooters to Paris 2024
  • Features athletes from 20 countries
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India to host Asian Rifle/Pistol C'ship in 2027 with 8 LA Olympic quotas on offer

India will host the 2027 Asian Rifle/Pistol Championship in New Delhi, offering eight quota places for the LA 2028 Olympic Games.

"The championship will hold added significance as 8 Asian continental quota places for the LA Olympic Games 2028 will be distributed during the event - ASC"

New Delhi, Feb 3

India will host Asian Rifle/Pistol Championship in 2027 with eight LA 2028 Olympic quotas on offer, the Asian Shooting Confederation said.

The competition will take place from December 1 to 10 here at the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range.

"The Asian Rifle/Pistol Championship 2027 will be organised by the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) from 01 to 10 December 2027 at the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Ranges in New-Delhi, India.

"The championship will hold added significance as 8 Asian continental quota places for the LA Olympic Games 2028 will be distributed during the event," ASC said in a release.

Quota places are allocated to NOC's, except when obtained through the Olympic Ranking or universality places, in which case they are allocated to athletes by name.

India had obtained the maximum possible 16 quotas - eight each in the rifle and pistol - from the Olympic shooting qualifying events for Paris 2024. India sent a record 21 shooters to the Olympics Games in 2024, a massive jump from the 15 shooters at Tokyo. Indian shooters won three medals, all bronze, at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

Currently, India are looking for plenty of home success as New Delhi gets set to host the Asian Shooting Championship Rifle/Pistol from February 2 to 14. The hosts have assembled the largest team with 118 athletes, while Kazakhstan is the second-largest with 35 athletes.

Regional powerhouses Korea, Iran, and Japan have also brought strong squads, and shooters from Chinese Taipei, Vietnam, and Hong Kong are anticipated to perform well.

Unsurprisingly, India brings the largest contingent to the competition at the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Ranges, with 118 athletes entered - over a third of the total 311 athletes. Kazakhstan also bring a strong presence with 35 athletes, while Iran have registered 28.

In total, the championship will feature athletes from 20 countries, with 564 starts across the competition.

- IANS

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Priya S
Great to see India stepping up as a host for major sporting events. It boosts our infrastructure and gives young athletes inspiration. However, I hope the NRAI and sports ministry ensure flawless organization. We've seen some events suffer from poor planning in the past. Let's get this right!
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Rohit P
118 athletes in the current championship! That's the power of grassroots programs like Khelo India. Shooting is no longer just an army or elite sport. Kids from smaller towns are now winning medals. The future is bright.
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Sarah B
Interesting read. The scale of India's contingent compared to others is staggering. It shows a deep talent pool. Hoping for some great competition against Korea and Iran. Good luck to all athletes!
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Vikram M
Three bronzes in Paris was good, but we need to aim for gold. Having the championship at home in 2027 is the perfect opportunity to secure early quotas and reduce pressure on our shooters for LA 2028. Jai Hind!
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Kavya N
So proud! Our shooters have come a long way. Remember when Abhinav Bindra got us that first individual gold? Now we have a pipeline of champions. Can't wait to watch the event on TV. All the best to Team India! 🥇

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