The allotment of the Asian event was confirmed by the Asian Shooting Confederation in a letter to the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) president Kalikesh Singh Deo. “We congratulate National Rifle Association of India for winning the hosting rights of Asian Rifle/Pistol Championship 2027 where eight Quota Places will be distributed for the LA 2028 Olympics. Deo expressed his excitement at the prospect of a significant number of Indian shooters booking Olympic slots through these events. AlOtaibi and his team at ASC, for continuing to repose their faith in India’s capability to host world class Shooting competitions,” he said. “This is the first time India will be hosting two Olympic quota competitions and we are very proud of that.

Source: The Hindu February 03, 2026 18:30 UTC