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Army's Elite Shooters Partner with Reliance Foundation for Olympic Glory

The Army Marksmanship Unit in Mhow has joined forces with Reliance Foundation in their first corporate sports partnership. This collaboration currently supports 14 elite shooters training at the facility. The program includes Paris Olympian Sandeep Singh and Subedar Preeti Rajak, who made history as the Army's first woman Subedar. Together they aim to build champions for the 2028 and 2032 Olympic Games through comprehensive training support.

Key Points: Army Marksmanship Unit Reliance Foundation Shooting Partnership

  • Partnership supports 14 elite shooters at Army Marksmanship Unit including Paris Olympian
  • Includes Subedar Preeti Rajak, Indian Army's first woman Subedar shooter
  • Collaboration focuses on 2028 and 2032 Olympic podium pathway development
  • Provides scholarships, coaching and international exposure for athletes
  • Integrates sports science into elite shooting training programs
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Army Marksmanship Unit, Mhow signs MoU with Reliance Foundation to strengthen their shooting program

Indian Army's AMU Mhow partners with Reliance Foundation to support 14 shooters including Paris Olympian Sandeep Singh and Subedar Preeti Rajak for Olympic success.

"It is an honour for Reliance Foundation to partner with the Indian Army and the Army Marksmanship Unit to strengthen their world-class shooting programme. - Nita M. Ambani"

Mumbai, November 7

The Army Marksmanship Unit (AMU), Mhow, the elite shooting training establishment under the Indian Army's Mission Olympics Wing, has signed its first-ever corporate partnership for sports development with Reliance Foundation (RF).

This partnership currently supports 14 shooters training at AMU, including Paris Olympian Sandeep Singh and Subedar Preeti Rajak, the Army's first woman Subedar.

Nita M. Ambani, Founder Chairperson, Reliance Foundation, said: "It is an honour for Reliance Foundation to partner with the Indian Army and the Army Marksmanship Unit (AMU) to strengthen their world-class shooting programme.

From Colonel Rajyavardhan Rathore to Lieutenant Colonel Neeraj Chopra, the Indian Army has given us heroes who make every Indian proud across sports. I am especially proud that Subedar Preeti Rajak, the Army's first woman Subedar and a star shooter, is supported by Reliance Foundation as part of this partnership. This collaboration is not just a programme -- it is a sankalp to see India rise to the very top in sports. Together, we will nurture champions who make the nation proud."

Through scholarship, coaching, sports science integration, international exposure and quality coaching, the partnership aims to build a strong podium pathway for India at the 2028 and 2032 Olympics.

- ANI

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Priya S
So proud to see Subedar Preeti Rajak getting this support! She's breaking barriers as the Army's first woman Subedar and now getting corporate backing. This is exactly what women in sports need - proper infrastructure and recognition. More power to her! 💪
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Arjun K
Great initiative but I hope this partnership focuses on grassroots development too. We need to identify talent from smaller towns and villages, not just support existing champions. The real challenge is building a pipeline of future stars.
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Sarah B
As someone who follows shooting sports, this is exactly what India needs. International exposure and sports science integration will make a huge difference. Looking forward to seeing our shooters dominate at Paris and beyond! 🥇
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Vikram M
The Army-RF partnership is a game-changer! Our jawans have the discipline and dedication, now they'll get the resources. From Rathore to Chopra, the tradition continues. Can't wait to see the medals flowing in 2028 Olympics! 🇮🇳
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Michael C
This is how public-private partnerships should work. The Army provides the talent and discipline, corporates provide the funding and infrastructure. Hope other companies follow Reliance's lead in supporting Indian sports.

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