Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Sports and Youth Welfare minister Yashodhra Raje Scindia announced on Thursday the state would host the ISSF (International Shooting Sport Federation) World Cup (Rifle/pistol) in March next year.
According to ISSF, the competition will be held from March 20 to March 31, 2023.
Scindia said, “Madhya Pradesh State Shooting Academy of Excellence meets international standards at all levels. The academy is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and has a shooting range of international standards.”
According to the minister, new technology is being used constantly and with the construction of high-quality infrastructure in Madhya Pradesh Academy, all kinds of facilities have been provided to the players.
Lauding the efforts of the sports minister, Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan tweeted, “Hosting the ISSF Shooting World Cup (Rifle and Pistol) is a matter of joy and pride for all of us in Madhya Pradesh. I am sure Madhya Pradesh will create a history by successfully organising this event under your leadership. Congratulations to all the people of the state.”
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