PUNE: Pune will host the inaugural Shooting League of Maharashtra (SLM)from April 17–19 at the Chhatraguj Nurses School, Amanora Park. Organised by the Maharashtra Rifle Association (MRA), the league represents a key step in the structured rollout of the Shooting League of India (SLI) ecosystem at the state level.
Following the successful introduction of the Shooting League of Karnataka recently, the Maharashtra edition marks the next phase in a calibrated, pan-India approach to building a competitive league framework for the sport.
For the first time in Maharashtra, the SLM will introduce a team-based format with 18 district teams competing in 10m rifle and pistol events. A total of 144 athletes will represent their districts, infusing regional pride into a structured league aligned with SLI’s competition philosophy.
The league will implement a shorter, more dynamic match format in line with the SLI blueprint, aiming to boost spectator engagement and simplify the sport without compromising high-performance standards.
The inaugural edition will feature some of India’s top shooting talents. Olympians and renowned coaches like Rahi Sarnobat, Anjali Bhagwat, Suma Shirur, Deepali Deshpande, Tejaswini Sawant, Rudranksh Patil, and Coach Ronak Pandit will serve as mentors. They will share their expertise to help develop athletes within the league.
Reflecting the sport’s merit-driven nature, the SLM will adopt an inclusive format without gender restrictions, permitting mixed teams and promoting equal opportunities in competition.