NRAI Partners With ISSF Academy to Launch Certified Coaching Courses In India

Last Updated:July 15, 2025, 20:56 IST

The NRAI has partnered with the ISSF Academy to offer certified coaching programs in India, aiming to ipmrove training standards and boost grassroots development nationwide.

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The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) has entered into a landmark partnership with the ISSF Academy, the official coaching and education arm of the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF), to bring ISSF-certified coaching programs to India for the first time.

The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on Tuesday in New Delhi, with key representatives present: Kalikesh Narayan Singh Deo, President of NRAI; Vesa Nissinen, Director of ISSF Academy; K. Sultan Singh, Secretary General of NRAI; and Karoliina Nissinen, CEO of ISSF Academy.

This strategic collaboration aims to provide Indian coaches with access to internationally accredited training within the country—eliminating the need for costly international travel.

By decentralizing access to high-quality coaching education, the initiative seeks to improve training standards across India’s vast shooting community.

It also promises to boost grassroots development by creating a wider network of qualified coaches equipped with global techniques and best practices. Olympic Gold Quest (OGQ) has joined the initiative as a supporting partner.

Four-Tier Coaching Certification Program

Under the agreement, India will host ISSF Certified Coaches Courses across four categories:

• Category A – Elite/International Level
• Category B – Advanced Level
• Category C – Intermediate Level
• Category D – Introductory Level

All courses will follow the ISSF Academy’s academic framework and certification standards.

The ISSF Academy will appoint qualified instructors and maintain oversight of course delivery and academic integrity.

Courses to Be Offered Nationwide

Recognizing India’s geographic diversity, coaching courses will be conducted on a zonal basis, enabling coaches from across the country to access the programs without extensive travel. This inclusive model ensures that aspiring coaches from all regions have an equal opportunity to benefit from the training.

(with PTI inputs)

Siddarth Sriram

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