Raninder Singh

Sports Ministry directs India's National Rifle Association to initiate fresh election process

Just a day before the National Rifle Association of India's (NRAI) elections in Mohali, the Sports Ministry has directed the shooting body to initiate the process afresh.

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Knives out in NRAI after pistol and rifle shooters misfire

“Everybody will be evaluated. You think it is only the athlete who will be evaluated? Even I will be evaluated as the president of the NRAI. No one is indispensable,” he said before answering in the affirmative to a question on whether he was under pressure as NRAI chief.

Tokyo Olympics 2020: NRAI tells coaches to communicate through 'proper channel' to avoid confusion ahead of Games

Proper channel, in this case, means using the federation's media department as the contact point, an NRAI source told PTI on Tuesday.

ISSF World Cup: India's performance 'not a marker' for Olympics but have talent, says NRAI president Raninder Singh

India have so far secured an unprecedented 15 Olympic quota places and is also leading the standings in the World Cup with 23 medals, including 11 gold.

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Shooters' current form not overriding selection criterion, says NRAI chief

"Current form won’t be an overriding consideration and I don’t see it being a huge factor in team selection. Don’t expect any major surprises or any extraordinary changes,” NRAI chief Raninder Singh said.

ISSF World Cup: Deprived of competition, Indian shooters renew quest for excellence in New Delhi event

On the first competition day, India will see participation from Divyansh Singh Panwar, Arjun Babuta and Deepak Kumar in the men's 10m air rifle qualification.

ISSF World Cup: NRAI president Raninder Singh feels hosts India can set example for other countries

Last month, the NRAI had announced a 57-member Indian team for the year's first combined ISSF World Cup for rifle, pistol and shotgun shooters, including the 15 quota holders for the Tokyo Olympics.

NRAI accepts provisions of National Sports Code, except clause dealing with state body affiliation

According to the rules, half the districts should be affiliated to the state federation for it to be recognised. NRAI said it is practically not possible in few places due to prevailing local law and order situations.

NRAI chief Raninder Singh to persuade governing body for revoking ban on shooters

The shooters were prohibited from competing at the nationals after they took part in online tournaments last year without the approval of NRAI.

SAI approves two-month shooting camp for core Olympic probables from 15 October

All 15 Olympic quota winners will be a part of the camp which will take place at a total cost of Rs 1.43 crore, according to a statement issued by SAI.