4th Pre-State Shooting Championship from May 27

• DIMAPUR — The 4th Pre-State Shooting Championship 2025 in Small Bore Rifle and Pistol events will be held from May 27 to the 31st at Aries Rifle & Pistol Shooting Academy, Khelo India Centre, Dimapur, and Aries Sports Complex Shooting Ranges, Bamunpukhuri-I, Dimapur.
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• According to an update, the event is being organised by Aries Rifle and Pistol Shooting Academy in association with the Nagaland Rifle Association (NRA).
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• Participants from affiliated district rifle associations, clubs, and academies in Nagaland are eligible to take part in this competition. The event will feature individual matches, with registration open until May 22 for normal entry fees. Late entries can be accepted with a triple entry fee until May 26.

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• Categories for competitors include Juniors (up to 21 years), Youth (up to 19 years), Sub-Youth (up to 16 years), Masters (45-60 years), Senior Masters (60-70 years), and Super Masters (70 years and above). Juniors and Youth may compete in senior and junior categories, while Sub-Youth competitors can participate in all categories except Masters and Senior Masters.
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• The competition will be governed by national and ISSF rules, with a protest fee of INR 200 and INR 500 for appeals. Shooters must be registered with the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI), and any necessary shooter ID applications should be completed before the event.
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• The championship will feature various events, including the 50m Rifle Prone, 50m Rifle 3 Position, 10m Air Rifle, 25m Standard Pistol, and more, with entry fees ranging from INR 1,000 to INR 1,500 per match, depending on the event.
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• For further details and registration, participants can contact the organising secretary, Kimatsung Jamir (7005656759), or assistant secretary, M Tiatemjen Jamir (8974732088).