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SLI can change how India connects with shooting: Asiad gold medallist Akhil Sheoran

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SLI Can Change How India Connects With Shooting: Asiad Gold Medallist Akhil Sheoran

By IANS News January 09, 2026 • 17:15 PM View: 405

The Shooting League: With the Shooting League of India (SLI) set to introduce a franchise-based, mixed-team format to the sport, Indian rifle shooter and 2022 Asian Games gold medallist Akhil Sheoran believes the league could mark a turning point in how shooting is experienced—both by athletes and fans.

For Sheoran, the league arrives at a moment when Indian rifle shooting is at its highest-ever competitive level.

TAGS Akhil Sheoran Shooting League Asian Games Shooting League National Championships Asian Rifle Pistol Championships World Championships Paris Olympics Paris Olympics

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