NRAI commences ISSF ‘B Judges course for rifle and pistol disciplines in Delhi NCR

The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI), under its NRAI Education Program, has commenced the ISSF ‘B’ Judges Course for Rifle and Pistol disciplines from June 20 to 24, 2026, at Taj Surajkund, Delhi NCR.

The course has brought together 31 technical officials from various state rifle associations and affiliated units across the country, providing them with an opportunity to enhance their officiating knowledge and skills in accordance with the latest International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) rules and standards.

The programme is being conducted by Ghislaine Briez (France), chairperson of the ISSF Judges Committee, and Paul Gumn (United Kingdom), member of the ISSF Technical Committee. The two distinguished ISSF officials will share their expertise through a series of classroom sessions and practical learning modules designed to strengthen technical officiating capabilities.

They are joined by Dhiraj Singh and Arun Wareshi of India, both ISSF ‘A’ Licence holders and instructors for the course.

Kalikesh Narayan Singh Deo, president, NRAI, said: “Technical officials are the backbone of any sport, ensuring fairness, consistency and adherence to the rules of competition. Through the NRAI Education Program, we are committed to continuously upgrading the capabilities of our officials and aligning them with the highest international standards. We are grateful to the ISSF for extending its support and expertise through this Judges Course, which will contribute significantly to the development of shooting sport in India.”

Pawankumar Singh, secretary general, NRAI and Director, NRAI Education Program, said: “The development of technical officials is as important as the development of athletes. Well-trained judges play a vital role in ensuring fairness, consistency, and the smooth conduct of competitions in accordance with international standards. Through the NRAI Education Program, we are committed to strengthening the technical ecosystem of shooting sport in India by providing regular learning and certification opportunities for officials. With shooting sport witnessing rapid growth across the country and an increasing number of competitions being organized at various levels, it is essential to develop a larger pool of qualified technical officials who can uphold the highest standards of officiating and competition management.”

The ISSF “B” Judges Course is the second such programme conducted in India this year under the NRAI Education Program and forms part of the federation’s continued efforts to build a robust pool of qualified technical officials. Through regular education initiatives and international collaborations, NRAI aims to ensure that competitions conducted across the country adhere to the highest standards of officiating while creating a strong pathway for the development of technical officials.