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Trigger Tacticians Triumph as Inaugural Shooting League of Karnataka Champions

The inaugural Shooting League of Karnataka concluded with the Trigger Tacticians being crowned unbeaten champions after an 8-4 victory over Bengaluru Brigade in the final. The team's success was built on consistency across various shooting disciplines, from 10m Air Rifle to Trap. Key performers included national medalist Darius Saurastri and owner-shooter Manika, who contributed crucial match wins. Bengaluru Brigade finished as runners-up, while Calibre Capitals secured third place after a strong group stage.

Key Points: Trigger Tacticians Win First Shooting League of Karnataka

  • Unbeaten champions seal 8-4 final win
  • Team format combines multiple shooting disciplines
  • Owners include active competitors Manika and Lovelesh
  • Darius Saurastri posted highest Air Rifle score
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Trigger Tacticians dominate to lift inaugural Shooting League of Karnataka title

The Trigger Tacticians went unbeaten to win the inaugural Shooting League of Karnataka title, defeating Bengaluru Brigade 8-4 in the final.

"a unique blend of management and active competitors that strengthened the team's cohesion - League Release"

Bengaluru, March 3

The inaugural season of the Shooting League of Karnataka concluded on March 1 after two days of competition, with the group stages on February 28 setting up a compelling finish.

Competing in a structured team format, comprising two 10m Air Rifle shooters, two 10m Air Pistol shooters, three 25m Pistol shooters, two Trap shooters, one Skeet shooter and one 50m Prone shooter per side, the league combined individual excellence with tactical depth, according to a release.

Taking place under the aegis of the Shooting League of India (SLI), Trigger Tacticians emerged as unbeaten champions, carrying strong group-stage form into the knockouts before sealing an 8-4 win in the final against Bengaluru Brigade. They are owned by Kriti, Vivek Pankaj, Manika and Lovelesh Kumar Gupta -- a unique blend of management and active competitors that strengthened the team's cohesion through the season.

Their campaign was built on consistency across disciplines. In the 10m Air Rifle, Darius Saurastri, a national medalist and international player, won three of his five matches and recorded the highest score in the men's Air Rifle category, while Khelo India athlete Sanika delivered crucial wins alongside him. In the 10m Air Pistol, youth Asian medalist Dareen K Dawn partnered with Shwetha Shivanna, with Dareen and Shwetha clinching the decisive final match for the Tacticians.

In the 25m Pistol category, Manika stood out with four wins from five matches, while Lovelesh secured three wins from four outings. Vivek added depth and experience to the 25m lineup. Mohammed Rayan Baig anchored the 50m Prone event with steady performances, Girish Punja was dominant in Skeet with four wins from five matches, and the Trap duo of Mahesha H.R. and Srihari Sriramaiah combined effectively, winning three of their five matches.

Bengaluru Brigade recovered well after their opening defeat, winning their remaining group fixtures to qualify for the knockouts. They produced a strong semi-final performance to defeat Calibre Capitals 8-4, showcasing composure under pressure, before finishing as runners-up after another competitive final against the Tacticians.

Calibre Capitals impressed in the league phase with two wins and a draw, demonstrating balance and discipline across events to reach the semi-finals. Though they fell short against Bengaluru Brigade, their consistent run through the group stage secured them a well-earned third-place finish.

- ANI

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Rohit P
The unique ownership model with active competitors like Manika and Lovelesh as part of the management seems to have paid off big time. That kind of insider understanding of the sport must have given them a real edge in team selection and tactics. Well deserved win!
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David E
As someone new to following shooting sports, this article was very informative. The breakdown of different disciplines (Air Rifle, Pistol, Trap etc.) helped me understand the team composition. Impressive consistency from the Tacticians across all events.
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Aditya G
Great to see Bengaluru hosting such events. But I do have a respectful criticism: the article mentions the owners but not much about the financial backing or long-term vision for the league. For a sport that needs more investment, highlighting the sustainability plan would be helpful.
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Shreya B
So proud to see Sanika, a Khelo India athlete, delivering crucial wins! 🎯 These leagues are exactly what we need to bridge the gap between junior talent and the senior national level. Hope she gets more exposure and support.
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Vikram M
The depth in the Tacticians' squad was the key. When you have national medalists like Darius Saurastri and youth Asian medalists like Dareen, it creates a winning culture. Bengaluru Brigade put up a good fight though. Looking forward to the next season!

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