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NRAI Lauds Indian Army For Initiating Sustainable Talent Development Program For Girls In Shooting
The Army Marksmanship Unit: National Rifle Association of India (NRAI), the national governing body for the sport of Shooting, has lauded the efforts of the Indian Army for initiating a sustainable and structured talent development program exclusively for young girls, in order to build champion international shooters.
The Army Marksmanship Unit (AMU) at Mhow, Madhya Pradesh, recently announced the raising of the Girls Sports Company in the Shooting category, inviting girls in the age group of 12-16 to enroll as Shooters.
Speaking on the initiative Kalikesh Narayan Singh Deo, senior vice-president, NRAI, said, "This is an excellent initiative by the Indian Army which will give girls, particularly from rural & economically weaker sections an opportunity to make a career in the sport. The Indian Army has always been at the forefront of developing sport in the country and they have again set the bar high. This is also an affirmative step in the spirit of the Olympic movement and will definitely enhance women empowerment and equal opportunity in the sport."
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