Eight Nagaland shooters will compete in the 69th National Shooting Championship, including two first-time Clay Pigeon Trap participants.
DIMAPUR — Eight shooters from Nagaland will compete in the 69th National Shooting Championship Competitions (NSCC) 2026, with two of them set to participate in the Clay Pigeon Trap event for the first time from the state.
According to the Nagaland Rifle Association, the Rifle events will be held in Pune from November 27 to December 22, while the Shotgun events will take place in New Delhi from November 12 to December 16.
Five shooters will compete in the 10m Air Rifle event: Kikhrukhrienuo Belho, Uneinuo Stephenie Solo, Yimyakumla, Rongsenngangshi and Mejungsangba. Yimyakumla and Lanu Akumtoshi Jamir will represent the state in the 50m Rifle Prone event.
In the Shotgun category, Kimatsung Jamir and Merang Jamir will compete in Clay Pigeon Trap Shooting.
The Nagaland Rifle Association described the participation of two shooters in the Clay Pigeon Trap event as a significant milestone for the state, marking the first time Nagaland will be represented in the event at the national championship. It said this marked a step forward in the development and promotion of shotgun shooting in the state.
Further, the association wished all the participating shooters success in the championship and expressed hope that they would perform well and bring laurels to the state.