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Karnataka Shooting League Launches with Franchise Auction & 136 Athletes

The Shooting League of Karnataka has launched with a franchise-based model, featuring eight teams that acquired 88 shooters through a virtual auction. The league mandates that every team member competes in at least one qualification match to ensure wide athlete participation. It will feature multiple shooting disciplines under a shorter format than standard ISSF rules. The initiative aims to strengthen the state's shooting ecosystem by providing exposure and a sustainable competitive pathway for its athletes.

Key Points: Karnataka Shooting League: Franchise Format Debuts

  • 8 franchise teams in mixed format
  • 136 shooters registered, 8 are internationals
  • Virtual auction with Rs 1.75 Cr budget per team
  • Mandatory match participation for all team members
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Shooting League of Karnataka unveils franchise-based format with strong athlete participation

New franchise-based Shooting League of Karnataka begins with 136 registered shooters, including 8 internationals, and an auction for 8 teams.

"ensuring broader involvement - League Participation Rule"

Bengaluru, February 22

The Shooting League of Karnataka is set to make its competitive debut with a franchise-based format aimed at providing exposure and competitive opportunities to shooters across the state. With 136 shooters registering for the event, the league marks a significant step in strengthening Karnataka's shooting ecosystem.

Taking place under the aegis of the Shooting League of India (SLI), the league calendar began with the Team Owners' Auction on February 12, followed by a Players' Auction on February 17.

Qualification rounds for the League are scheduled for February 28, with the Semi-Finals and Finals to be held on 1st March.

The participating franchises include Calibre Capitals, Trigger Action, Bangalore Brigade, Redrum, Mangalore Raptors, Top Guns, Sniper Squad and Hubballi Shooting Star.

Featuring the eight teams in a mixed-team format, each side will have 11 players across events. A key participation rule mandates that every team member must compete in at least one qualification match, ensuring broader involvement.

Like the SLI, the Shooting League of Karnataka will showcase events across multiple disciplines, including 10m Air Pistol (Men and Women), 10m Air Rifle (Men and Women), 25m Pistol, 50m Rifle, Trap and Skeet. The League will follow an SLI format, which will be shorter and tighter than the regular ISSF Rules.

Out of 136 registered players, eight were international athletes -- all from Karnataka -- underlining the depth of talent within the state. Eight franchises secured 88 shooters at the auction, with each team assigned a virtual budget of Rs 1.75 Crores.

The highest bids at the auction were for Krutharth Devang Savyasachi (Virtual Rs 44,00,000, Bangalore Brigade), Anushka H Thokur (Virtual Rs 43,00,000, Bangalore Brigade), Mamit Gowda (Virtual Rs 42,00,000, Mangalore Raptors), Nawabzada M.D. Omar Bin Jung (Virtual Rs 41,00,000, Hubballi Shooting Star) and Shravan M Shashidhar (Virtual Rs 35,00,000, Top Guns).

By combining a structured league format, athlete participation mandates and competitive bidding, the Shooting League of Karnataka aims to create a sustainable pathway for shooters while elevating the sport's visibility and value within the state.

- ANI

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Shreya B
As someone from Hubballi, I'm thrilled to see 'Hubballi Shooting Star' as a franchise! It's about time talent from tier-2 cities gets this kind of recognition. All the best to all the athletes!
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Rohit P
The virtual budget of 1.75 crores per team sounds exciting, like a mini-IPL for shooting! But I hope the focus remains on nurturing talent and not just on the commercial glamour. The rule that every team member must play is a good one.
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Ananya R
Great to see 8 international athletes from Karnataka itself. Shows the state's potential. But will there be proper TV or streaming coverage? These leagues need visibility to truly boost the sport.
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Michael C
Interesting format. Shorter, tighter matches than ISSF rules could make it more engaging for new audiences. The franchise names are quite catchy too. Best of luck to the Bangalore Brigade!
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Kavya N
Heartening to see equal mention of men's and women's events. Anushka Thokur getting a high bid is awesome! More power to our women shooters. 👏 Hope this inspires many young girls to take up the sport.

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