NRAI concludes largest National Judges Course with record participation

The National Rifle Association of India concluded its largest National Judges Course at Dr Karni Singh Shooting Range, training 47 participants in ISSF rules, scoring and ethical judging practices as part of efforts to strengthen officiating standards in Indian shooting sports

Hyderabad: The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) successfully concluded its largest-ever National Judges Course at Dr Karni Singh Shooting Range in New Delhi, with a record number of 47 participants from various parts of India undergoing intensive training, marking another milestone in NRAI’s education programme to improve judging standards in shooting sports.

This five-day course, the biggest national batch conducted in India so far under the NRAI education programme, equipped participants with essential skills in ISSF rules, range management, scoring protocols and ethical judging practices. The course was delivered by certified NRAI instructors and ISSF A Judge License holders Dhiraj Kumar Singh and Arun Wareshi. The programme combined theoretical sessions, practical drills and assessments to prepare judges for high-stakes national competitions.

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NRAI Secretary General Pawankumar Singh commended the participants’ enthusiasm and the event’s impact, stating, “This record-breaking batch underscores NRAI’s commitment to building a strong group of skilled judges who will ensure fairness and excellence in Indian shooting sports. Their dedication today paves the way for India’s continued success on the global stage,” he said.

Building on this momentum, NRAI will host the prestigious ISSF B Judge Course in March 2026, where select judges from this national programme will receive advanced training to earn their international licence, enabling them to officiate at world-level events.

NRAI had also conducted the ISSF ‘B’ Coaches course in January in partnership with ISSF Academy, in which 55 coaches graduated.