The collaboration will enable Indian coaches to access world-class training within the country, reducing the need for international travel and making advanced learning more accessible across regions.
The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) has entered into a partnership with the ISSF Academy, the official coaching and education wing of the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF), to bring ISSF certified coaching courses to India.
The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed here on Tuesday, attended by Kalikesh Narayan Singh Deo, President, NRAI, Dr. Vesa Nissinen, Director, ISSF Academy, K. Sultan Singh, Secretary General, NRAI, Karoliina Nissinen, CEO, ISSF Academy, Pawankumar Singh, Director, NRAI Education Program and Mansher Singh, Member, ISSF Shotgun Coaches Committee, marking a significant step towards building a structured and globally benchmarked coaching education system in the country.
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The collaboration will enable Indian coaches to access world-class training within the country, reducing the need for international travel and making advanced learning more accessible across regions. It will also contribute to strengthening the grassroots ecosystem of Indian shooting by developing a larger pool of qualified coaches, equipped with modern techniques and global best practices.
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Commenting on the development, NRAI president KNS Deo said, “For the first time, Indian coaches will have access to globally certified training right here at home, removing barriers of geography and cost”.
Through the agreement, four categories of ISSF certified courses will be conducted in India, namely Category A (Elite/International Level), Category B (Advanced Level), Category C (Intermediate Level) and Category D (Introductory Level) which will follow the academic framework and certification procedures defined by ISSF Academy.
Speaking on the collaboration, Nissinen said, “This collaboration will enable knowledge exchange, foster coaching excellence, and ultimately benefit the entire shooting ecosystem both in India and globally.”
ISSF Academy will nominate approved instructors and oversee the academic quality and delivery. Additionally, courses will also be conducted on zonal basis across India, recognising the country’s vast geographical diversity. This approach will allow equal opportunity for coaches from different regions to attend and benefit from the programs, ensuring broader access and participation.
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