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Indian Shooters Eye LA 2028 Quotas at National Selection Trials in Delhi

Following a medal-rich performance at the Asian Rifle/Pistol Championship, India's top shooters are set to compete in National Selection Trials 3 in Delhi. The trials cover all Olympic events and are crucial for selecting the national squad for upcoming international competitions. Simultaneously, a national camp for shotgun athletes has begun in New Delhi. These domestic events are key preparation for a packed season featuring ISSF World Cups and the quest for initial quota places for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics.

Key Points: National Shooting Trials 2026: Indian Squad Selection Begins

  • Trials for Olympic event spots
  • Follows 76-medal Asian Championship haul
  • Part of LA 2028 Olympic cycle prep
  • Shotgun national camp also underway
  • Quotas for Doha World Championships at stake
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Top Indian rifle and pistol shooters set for National Selection Trials 3

Top Indian rifle and pistol shooters compete in National Selection Trials 3 in Delhi, aiming for spots in the national squad for ISSF World Cups and 2028 Olympic quotas.

"Athletes will be aiming to secure scores to make their case for selection in the national squad for international competitions in the second half of the year."

New Delhi, March 5

Following a dominant performance at the Asian Rifle/Pistol Championship 2026 on home soil, where India topped the medal tally with an impressive 76 medals including 39 gold, 18 silver and 19 bronze, top Indian rifle and pistol shooters, will now turn their attention to the National Selection Trials 3, scheduled at the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting range in Delhi between March 06-10, 2026, ahead of a packed international and domestic calendar beginning next month.

Almost all of India's top guns will be competing in 10 events, which include all the eight Olympic events plus the rifle prone competitions for men and women. Athletes in will be aiming to secure scores to make their case for selection in the national squad for international competitions in the second half of the year.

Rifle/Pistol Selection Trials 3 and 4 for Group B athletes will also commence tomorrow which will be conducted at the M.P. State Shooting Academy in Bhopal from March 6 to 22. After the completion of the selection trials, the national squad athletes will start their coaching camp in New Delhi from March 10 to 21.

The National squad camp for shotgun athletes also commenced today in New Delhi with the skeet shooters reporting first. The Trap shooters will report for the national camp on the March 8.

The national squad camp will be followed by the pre-event camp prior to the ISSF World Cup Shotgun, the first World Cup of the calendar year, which will be held in Tangier, Morocco from March 21-April 3.

Indian teams for the first two Rifle/Pistol (Granada and Munich) and Shotgun (Tangier and Almaty) ISSF World Cup stages of the year, have already been announced earlier.

The new Olympic cycle leading up to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics begins this year, with the first quota places set to be decided at the ISSF World Championship Doha 2026 in October-November. The season will also feature the Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026, where Indian shooters will aim to deliver another strong performance. With these marquee events on the horizon, both domestic and international competitions will play a crucial role in team selections across rifle, pistol and shotgun disciplines.

- IANS

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Priya S
So much happening at once! Trials in Delhi and Bhopal, camps starting... it's a packed schedule. Hope the athletes get enough rest and recovery time between competitions. The pressure to perform consistently must be immense.
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Rohit P
76 medals at the Asian Champs! What a performance yaar. This gives me so much hope for the World Championships and Asian Games. Shooting has truly become one of our strongest sports. Jai Hind!
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Sarah B
As a sports fan, I'm thrilled. But I do hope the selection process is completely transparent and merit-based. With so many talented shooters, the federation has a big responsibility to pick the best team without any bias.
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Karthik V
Good to see the system is running smoothly with trials and camps lined up. The focus on the new Olympic cycle right away is smart. Hoping our shooters grab those early quotas in Doha. All the best to everyone competing!
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Michael C
Impressive structure and planning. Having separate trials for Group B athletes in Bhopal shows the depth. The future looks bright for Indian shooting. Will any of this be broadcast for fans to watch?

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